Program Overview

Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a variety of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Civil Engineering BS: This program is offered by the Civil & Environmental Engineering department and requires Upper Division Approval.
• Computer Engineering BS: This program is offered by the Electrical & Computer Engineering department and requires Upper Division Approval.
• Computer Science BS/Minor: This program is offered by the Computer Science department and requires Upper Division Opt-In.
• Electrical Engineering BS/Minor: This program is offered by the Electrical & Computer Engineering department and requires Upper Division Approval.
• Environmental Engineering BS/Minor: This program is offered by the Civil & Environmental Engineering department and requires Upper Division Approval.
• Mechanical Engineering BS: This program is offered by the Mechanical & Materials Engineering department and requires Upper Division Approval.

Graduate Programs

• Civil & Environmental Engineering MS/MEng/PhD: This program is offered by the Civil & Environmental Engineering department and has specific admission and program details.
• Computer Science MS/PhD: This program is offered by the Computer Science department and has specific admission and program details.
• Electrical & Computer Engineering MS/PhD: This program is offered by the Electrical & Computer Engineering department and has specific admission and program details, including a Postbaccalaureate Pathway.
• Mechanical Engineering MS/PhD: This program is offered by the Mechanical & Materials Engineering department and has specific admission and program details.
• Materials Science & Engineering MS/PhD: This program is offered by the Mechanical & Materials Engineering department and has specific admission and program details.
• Engineering Technology Management MS/PhD: This program is offered by the Engineering Technology Management department and has specific admission and program details.

Postbaccalaureate Pathways

The Electrical & Computer Engineering Postbaccalaureate Pathway is designed for students who have already earned a Bachelor's degree in a different field. This pathway allows students to complete a Master of Science degree in approximately the same time it would take to complete a second Bachelor's degree.

Postbaccalaureate Pathway Options

Students can either complete another degree in the Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering BS Programs or participate in the ECE Bridge Program, which is a focused pathway to the ECE Graduate Program.

Bridge Program

The Bridge Program is designed for students who want to pursue a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering but do not have the necessary background. The program allows students to complete a series of undergraduate courses to prepare them for the Master's program.

Timeline

The timeline for completion of the Bridge and Master's program varies depending on the individual student's background and course plan.

How to Participate

Students can participate in the Bridge Program by submitting a Bridge Program Questionnaire and creating a course plan with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

Program Requirements

As a Bridge student, you will take a specific sequence of undergraduate courses designed to prepare you for the Master's program. The number of Bridge courses required depends on your background and past experience.

Program Prerequisites

• Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python and C.
• Current math ability should be at least at the Calculus level.

Focus Area-specific Bridge Courses

You are required to complete one of the minimum undergraduate-level, focus area-specific Bridge courses to be eligible for admission to the Electrical & Computer Engineering Master of Science program.

Bridge Focus Areas

The Bridge Program offers several focus areas, including:

• Analog, RF, and Microwave Circuits
• Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems Engineering
• Digital IC Design
• Power Engineering
• Signal Processing and Machine Learning

Analog, RF, and Microwave Circuits

Potential careers for students focusing on this track include Analog/RF/Microwave Design Engineer, Analog/RF/Microwave Test Engineer, and Analog/RF/Microwave Applications Engineer.

Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems Engineering

Students who follow this Bridge focus area will be prepared for the Computer Architecture & Design, Design Verification & Validation, or Embedded Systems ECE MS tracks. Potential careers include Computer Design Engineer, Microarchitecture Design Engineer, and System Validation Engineer.

Digital IC Design

Students who follow this Bridge focus area will be prepared for the Digital IC Design ECE MS track. Potential careers include Circuit Validation Engineers, Circuit Debug Engineers, and ASIC Designers.

Power Engineering

Students who follow this Bridge focus area will be prepared for the Power Engineering ECE MS track. Potential careers include Power Systems Engineer, Protection Engineer, and Substation Design Engineer.

Signal Processing and Machine Learning

Students who follow this Bridge focus area will be prepared for the Signal Processing ECE MS track. Potential careers include Signal Processing Engineer, Deep Learning Engineer, and Machine Learning Engineer.