Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD is a research degree for which the major requirement is the successful completion of a thesis. Candidates for the PhD should normally hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates are required to successfully complete two oral examinations and one written qualifying examination. The degree requires successful completion of a research proposal, a thesis and an approved course program of a minimum of 9 credit hours beyond the Master's level. In some cases, candidates may be required to register initially for the MScE. Transfer to the PhD program may then be permitted after satisfactory evaluation of the candidate's performance.