A qualified student may enroll in the graduate program of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to pursue the degree of Master of Engineering (M.E.). This program is broad-based and is designed especially for students who want to further their education in more than just electrical engineering. An example might be in technical administration where course work in the business and management area would logically supplement advanced scientific study.
Course of Study
A minimum of 30 semester hours of academic work acceptable to the student's advisory committee and within the rules established by the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Graduate School will be required for the degree Master of Engineering. At least 15 of these hours must be at the 5000 level or above in Electrical and Computer Engineering courses. As many as 15 credit hours may be taken outside of engineering. A maximum of six credit hours of math, science, or other engineering course work taken as non-ECEN credit can be at the 4000-level or above, while the remainder must be at the 5000-level and above.All courses applied toward the degree must be taught by members of the graduate faculty. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the instructors are members of the graduate faculty.
Admission Procedure
The student who wishes to enter the Master of Engineering program with an emphasis on electrical and computer engineering should apply to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the same manner as a Master of Science applicant. The Graduate Record Exam is not required for admission into the Master of Engineering program. The application will be reviewed by the departmental admissions committee which in turn will forward its recommendation for acceptance through the normal channels to the dean of the Graduate School. Qualifications for admission are essentially the same as those for the Master of Science degree. For students who have been out of school for an extended period of time, work experience and the recommendations of supervisory personnel will be weighed to a somewhat greater extent, since academic transcripts may no longer reflect their true ability.Academic Advising
Academic advisors for M.E. students majoring in electrical and computer engineering will be appointed by the Director of Graduate Studies. The academic advisor will be a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department graduate faculty.Earning Credit by Distance Learning
Students in off-campus locations may earn part or all of the credit required for the Master of Engineering degree through the CAETE (Center for Advanced Engineering and Technology Education) videotape program.Credit by Transfer
A maximum of 9 semester hours of acceptable course work may be transferred from another accredited institution. Work completed at CU as a special student or at another CU campus falls under the 9-hour rule. Work already applied toward another degree cannot be accepted, nor can extension work completed at another institution, nor can correspondence work, except to make up deficiencies. Transfer courses must have a grade of "B-" or better but are not calculated into the GPA.Quality of Work
An M.E. student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all course work taken regardless of the level of course work or the reason it was taken. Grades earned in transfer courses or courses taken as a special student are not calculated into the GPA. Courses taken may not count towards the Master of Science degree, but are calculated into the GPA. A student cannot be admitted to candidacy or graduate with a cumulative GPA below 3.0.Comprehensive Examination
Effective 11-19-91, the Master of Engineering exam will consist of an examination of the students' academic record by a committee of three faculty. The committee will consist of the students' advisor, the Director of Graduate Studies, and one member of the gradutate faculty.Assuming the record meets departmental requirements, the committee members will sign the appropriate graduate school forms. The student is reponsible for filling out the forms.
Students must be registered during the semester of the comprehensive examination.
Time Requirements
All of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering must be completed within a six-year period.Withdrawing from School
M.E. students may participate in the Time Out Program (details available from the Office of Registrations). Any semester(s) on Time Out are included in the time limit tocomplete the degree. Students who are not on Time Out and do not register during a given fall or spring semester will be automatically withdrawn from the University and must fill out an application for re-admission in order to return. Students who withdraw from school permanently must do so formally with the Admissions Office.Records
Records for the M.E. student majoring in electrical and computer engineering will be handled through the Graduate Office of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
