Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ph.D.
Pursue advanced research and technical mastery in one of three specialized areas—computer engineering, electrical engineering, or electromagnetics. This Ph.D. emphasis prepares students from diverse academic backgrounds to become innovators in the fields.
About This Program
The Ph.D. in Engineering Science with an emphasis in Electrical and Computer Engineering equips students with the advanced technical expertise and research experience needed for leadership roles in academia, industry, and public service. This emphasis offers flexible paths for specialization in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or electromagnetics, allowing students to align their studies with their interests and career goals.
- Whether you're focused on embedded systems and digital design, advanced circuits and power systems, or electromagnetic theory and applications, you'll find tailored coursework and faculty support to push the boundaries of engineering innovation.
- Students typically come from a range of engineering and nonengineering backgrounds, including physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Each specialization includes rigorous coursework, seminar participation, and a qualifying exam in the first year of residency, followed by original research culminating in a dissertation.
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Program Information
Degree
Ph.D. in Engineering Science
Emphases
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specializations
Computer Engineering ;
Electromagnetics ;
Electrical Engineering
Required Credit Hours
54
Program Type
Doctorate Program
Program Location
School
Specialization Information and Graduate Program Coordinators
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A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in computer engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics and computer science.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in computer engineering requires at least 48 hours of course work and at least 18 hours of dissertation credit. Of the 48 hours of course work, 12 hours must be in an approved minor area, at least 2 hours must be in seminar, and no more than 6 hours can come from research credit outside the dissertation. Course work must be approved by the student’s advisory committee.
Other Academic Requirements
A written comprehensive exam is taken during the first year of residency.
Meet the Graduate Program Coordinator for Computer Engineering
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!
A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in electrical engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics and computer science.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in electrical engineering requires at least 48 hours of course work and at least 18 hours of dissertation credit. Of the 48 hours of course work, 12 hours must be in an approved minor area, at least 2 hours must be in seminar, and no more than 6 hours can come from research credit outside the dissertation. Course work must be approved by the student’s advisory committee.
Other Academic Requirements
A written comprehensive exam is taken during the first year of residency.
Meet the Graduate Program Coordinator for Electrical Engineering
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!
A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in electromagnetics prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics and mathematics.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in electromagnetics requires 36 semester hours in the major field out of a required total of 48 semester hours of graded course work beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Included in these requirements are the following core courses: Advanced Electrodynamics (Engr 721); Numerical Methods in Electromagnetics (Engr 626); Passive Microwave Circuits (Engr 723); and Seminar (Engr 695, two semester hours). Other courses are to be taken in specific areas of electromagnetics, including microwave circuits, antennas, electromagnetics, and computational electromagnetics.
These related courses include Engr 590, Engr 593, Engr 622, Engr 624, Engr 627, Engr 655, Engr 687, Engr 691, Engr 693 (no more than 2 semester hours), Engr 699, Engr 719, Engr 725, Engr 728, Engr 729, or other courses with approval. The candidate must take 12 semester hours of graded courses in a minor area (mathematics, physics, or another appropriate field with approval).
Other Academic Requirements
A written comprehensive exam is taken during the first year of residency.
Meet the Graduate Program Coordinator for Electromagnetics
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!
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