Program Overview

Electrical Engineering Graduate Program

The electrical engineering graduate program plays pivotal roles in the economy of the region, leading initiatives in technology and preparing a new generation of innovators. Graduate students play an essential part in conducting research that makes a difference to industry, government, and society.

Program Overview

The faculty members in the EECS program are leading experts in their respective disciplines. Our faculty members lead academic instruction and research activities in electromagnetic theory, algorithmics, and integrated circuits.

Degree Options

Students can obtain the following electrical engineering graduate degrees at WSU Tri-Cities:

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to the Master’s or Doctoral program at WSU Tri-Cities, you must submit an online application to the Graduate School that includes:

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• One-page statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation

Students seeking admission to the graduate program in electrical engineering whose undergraduate studies were not in electrical engineering will be asked to take lower-division coursework, including:

• EE 214 Design of Logic Circuits
• EE 234 Microprocessor Systems
• EE 261 Electrical Power Systems
• EE 311 Electronics
• EE 321 Electrical Circuits II
• EE 331 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
• EE 352 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I
• And any three of:
  • EE 341 Signals and Systems
  • EE 351 Distributed Parameter Systems
  • EE 361 Electrical Power Systems
  • CptS 360 Systems Programming C/C+

Degree Program Requirements

M.S. Degree Program Requirements (Non-Thesis Option)

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is instrumental in preparing students at all levels for technological productivity. The success of our graduate students in industry and higher education reflects our excellence. At the Master’s level, thesis and non-thesis options are available.

Refer to the current EECS Handbook for current requirements for the Master’s degree.

M.S. Degree Program Requirements (Thesis Option)

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is instrumental in preparing students at all levels for technological productivity. The success of our graduate students in industry and higher education reflects our excellence. At the Master’s level, thesis and non-thesis options are available.

Refer to the current EECS Handbook for current requirements for the Master’s degree.

Ph.D. Degree Program Requirements

Students must apply for admission to the Pullman campus. However, by selecting a WSU Tri-Cities resident faculty member as adviser, a student may complete all the requirements of the program by staying at the Tri-Cities campus.

Additional details are provided in the Graduate School Policies & Procedures.

Refer to the current EECS Handbook for current requirements for the Doctoral degree.