The Mission of the School of Engineering is to educate complete professionals who have an integrated knowledge of the theory and practice of engineering together with an equally strong understanding of the arts and sciences that will prepare them for fulfilling careers of leadership, service, and life-long learning for the good of society. The MSCPE graduates will have a culminating academic experience by completing one of the following three available options:

• Successful completion of a Master’s Thesis. Currently, ECE Department policy requires a thesis for students who are supported as Research or Teaching Assistants. The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 semester hours of coursework, plus 6 semester hours of thesis credit.
• Successful completion of 30 semester hours of coursework, plus a less substantial, non-thesis research/design project, including submission of a written report of suitable length and a seminar presentation to interested faculty and students. A faculty member with similar research interests will supervise such projects.
• Successful completion of 30 semester hours of coursework, including two, approved 3 semester hour courses requiring extensive project-based learning.