Plan of Study

The student must, in conjunction with his/her faculty advisor, prepare a coherent Plan of Study related to courses in at least one of the departmental focus areas. The Plan of Study must be approved by the faculty advisor, EECS Graduate Program Director, the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, and the Graduate School. Courses will be selected by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor.

Any changes in the Student's Plan of Study must be submitted on a Course Substituiton form and approved by the EECS Graduate Program Director, the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, and the Graduate School.

Time Limit

The M.S. degree may be pursued on a full or part-time basis. However, each student must complete all requirements for the M.S. degree no later than 6 years from the date of first graduate registration in the EECS Department, unless a petition for extension has been approved by the faculty advisor, EECS Graduate Director, and the Graduate School.