MSEE students must complete a total of 42 credits. Students have the option of choosing a coursework or thesis option of study. The coursework option is typically selected by students who want to work in industry while the thesis option, which involves more in-depth research, is designed for students who may consider pursuing a Ph.D.
Thesis Option
The thesis option requires completing 42 credits, including:
- 20 credits minimum EE 5xx numerically graded coursework
- Excludes seminar courses
- Excludes EE 599
- 13 credits minimum to 17 credits maximum of required research credits
- 4-8 credits of EE 599 numerically graded research credits
- 9-13 credits of EE 700 required
- 4 credits maximum of seminar credits apply to the degree
- 1 credit EE 500 required
- 2 credits maximum of non-EE seminars
- 10 credits maximum of non-EE coursework
- 4 credits maximum at the 300-level
- 4 credits maximum of ENGR 601
- At least 30 credits total required at the 5xx level or higher
- Thesis: A written thesis must be submitted by the student for approval by the Master’s Supervisory Committee, followed by a final oral examination.
Coursework Option
UW ECE offers the opportunity to design their own specialization for students pursuing the coursework option.
The coursework option requires completing 42 credits, including:
- 24 credits minimum EE 5xx numerically graded courses
- Excludes seminar courses
- Excludes EE 599
- 8 credits maximum of EE 599 numerically graded research credits
- 4 credits maximum of seminar credits to apply to the degree
- 1 credit EE 500 required
- 2 credits maximum of non-EE seminars
- 10 credits maximum of non-EE coursework
- 4 credits maximum at the 300 level
- 4 credits maximum of ENGR 601
- At least 30 credits total required at the 5xx level or higher
Students may select a variety of EE courses for this option.