ECEPHD - Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Post-M.S. Option
Major Coursework
Must submit the Draft Plan of Study by the end of first semester.
36 units of graduate coursework (5xx or 6xx)* subject to the following limitations:
At least 12 units completed at the UA after an ECE master’s degree.
At least 9 units for a regular grade completed at the UA after an ECE master’s degree.
A maximum of 3 units of ECE 900 Research after the master’s degree can be counted.
Dissertation - 18 units of dissertation (ECE 920).
Qualifying Exam: Consists of oral questions related to coursework. Must take this exam before the end of the
3rd semester. Warning: Cannot take the ECE Written Comprehensive Exam until 12 months after passing the Qualifying Exam.
Minor Written Comprehensive Exam: Must take this exam before taking the Oral Comprehensive Exam, which must be taken before the end of the 5th semester. The ECE Minor Written Comprehensive Exam is waived for ECE students.
ECE Written Comprehensive Exam: This is a written research proposal. Must be submitted to the Comprehensive Exam committee at least two weeks before the Oral Comprehensive Exam, which must be taken before the end of the 5th semester. Warning: Cannot take the ECE Written Comprehensive Exam until 12 months after passing the Qualifying Exam.
Oral Comprehensive Exam: This includes an oral presentation of the research proposal, questioning about the research proposal, and comprehensive technical questioning in the broader field related to the proposed research. Must be taken before the end of the 5th semester. Warning: Cannot take the Final Defense until 9 months after passing the Oral Comprehensive Exam.
Paper Requirement: Must submit at least two papers to a refereed journal (not counting papers submitted in the
master’s program), with an ECE faculty member as a co-author.
Final Defense: Must pass an oral defense of the dissertation. Warning: Cannot take the Final Defense until 9 months after passing the Oral Comprehensive Exam.
Direct Option
Major Coursework
Must submit the Draft Plan of Study by the end of 1st semester.
36 units of graduate coursework (5xx or 6xx)* subject to the following limitations:
At least 24 units must be completed at the UA.
A maximum of 3 units of ECE independent study.
Non-ECE independent study does not apply toward the coursework requirement.
A maximum of 9 units of non-ECE graduate coursework. All non-ECE coursework must be pre-approved by the Graduate Studies Committee prior to registration.
A maximum of 6 units of ECE 900 Research can be counted. If receiving the M.S. nonthesis degree along the way, then only 3 units of ECE 900 may be counted.
Dissertation 18 units of dissertation (ECE 920).
Qualifying Exam: Consists of oral questions related to coursework. Must take this exam before the end of the 5th semester. Warning: Cannot take the ECE Written Comprehensive Exam until 12 months after passing the Qualifying Exam.
Minor Written Comprehensive Exam: Must take this exam before taking the Oral Comprehensive Exam, which must be taken before the end of the 7th semester. The ECE Minor Written Comprehensive Exam is waived for ECE students.
ECE Written Comprehensive Exam: This exam is a written research proposal. Must be submitted to the Comprehensive Exam committee at least two weeks before the Oral Comprehensive Exam, which must be taken before the end of the 7th semester. Warning: Cannot take the ECE Written Comprehensive Exam until 12 months after passing the Qualifying Exam. Mid-Degree Paper Prior to scheduling the Oral Comprehensive Exam, must submit a paper to a refereed journal or conference. Note: To receive an M.S. degree along the way, complete all M.S. (thesis option) degree requirements including passing an oral defense of the thesis.
Oral Comprehensive Exam: This includes an oral presentation of the research proposal, questioning about the research proposal, and comprehensive technical questioning in the broader field related to the proposed research. Must be taken before the end of the 7th semester. Warning: Cannot take the Final Defense until 9 months after passing the Oral Comprehensive Exam.
Paper Requirement: Must submit a total of three technical papers with an ECE faculty member as a co-author: at least two papers to a refereed journal, and one additional paper to a refereed journal or refereed conference. This three-paper requirement includes the Mid-Degree Paper.
Final Defense: Must pass an oral defense of the dissertation. Warning: Cannot take the Final Defense until 9 months after passing the Oral Comprehensive Exam.
* A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher must be maintained on all coursework taken for graduate credit. A grade of C or higher is required for a course to be used to satisfy the degree requirements (A or B for transfer credits).
Major Coursework
Must submit the Draft Plan of Study by the end of first semester.
36 units of graduate coursework (5xx or 6xx)* subject to the following limitations:
At least 12 units completed at the UA after an ECE, or equivalent, master’s degree.
At least 9 units of UA ECE course work completed for a regular grade after an ECE, or equivalent, master’s degree.
A maximum of 3 units of ECE 900 Research after the master’s degree can be counted.
Minor Coursework
At least 9 units of graduate coursework (5xx or 6xx)*. subject to the following limitations:
Minors may be in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Optical Sciences, or other areas approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.
All non-ECE coursework must be pre-approved by the Graduate Studies Committee prior to registration.
ECE 501B, ECE 502, and ECE 503 may not be included in the minor.
Independent study is not allowed in the minor.
Warning: Check with the minor department for possible additional restrictions.
Qualifying Exam
Consists of oral questions related to coursework. Must take this exam before the end of the 3rd semester. Warning: Cannot take the ECE Written Comprehensive Exam until 12 months after passing the Qualifying Exam.
Minor Written Comprehensive Exam
Must take this exam before taking the Oral Comprehensive Exam, which must be taken before the end of the 5th semester. The ECE Minor Written Comprehensive Exam is waived for ECE students.
ECE Written Comprehensive Exam
This is a written research proposal. Must be submitted to the Comprehensive Exam committee at least two weeks before the Oral Comprehensive Exam, which must be taken before the end of the 5th semester. Warning: Cannot take the ECE Written Comprehensive Exam until 12 months after passing the Qualifying Exam.
Oral Comprehensive Exam
This includes an oral presentation of the research proposal, questioning about the research proposal, and comprehensive technical questioning in the broader field related to the proposed research. Must be taken before the end of the 5th semester. Warning: Cannot take the Final Defense until 9 months after passing the Oral Comprehensive Exam.
Papers
Must submit at least two papers to a refereed journal (not counting papers submitted in the master’s program), with an ECE faculty member as a co-author.
Final defense
Must pass an oral defense of the dissertation. Warning: Cannot take the Final Defense until 9 months after passing the Oral Comprehensive Exam.
Minor Coursework for Post-M.S. Option and the Direct Option
At least 9 units of graduate coursework (5xx or 6xx)*. subject to the following limitations:
Minors may be in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Optical Sciences, or other areas approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.
All non-ECE coursework must be pre-approved by the Graduate Studies Committee prior to registration.
ECE 501B, ECE 502, and ECE 503 may not be included in the minor.
Independent study is not allowed in the minor.
Warning: Check with the minor department for possible additional restrictions.
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.