The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers programs of study leading to the degrees of:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Science in Computer Engineering
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The master's program requires 30 semester credit hours of study, including at least 21 course credits and up to 9 credits of research. Students may elect to write a thesis or choose a non-thesis option. The main objective of the M.S. graduate programs is to provide a balance of theory and practical knowledge.
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) students may specialize in:
- Signal Processing and Communications (SPC)
- High Frequency Systems (HFC)
- Microelectronics and VLSI (MVLSI)
- Electric Energy Systems (EES)
- System Dynamics and Controls (SDC)
- Custom (Cust)
Masters of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCPE) students may specialize in:
- Computer Organization and Design
- Advanced Computer Architectures
- VLSI Design
- Computer Vision
Master of Science in Cybersecurity students may specialize in:
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Hardware, Software, and Control Systems Security
- Security Risk Management and Legal Issues
- Ethical Hacking, Malware, and Forensics
Doctor of Philosophy
The PhD program is administered by the College of Engineering. These programs offer high-level graduate courses and a close student-faculty interaction.


