A minimum of 30 semester hours of course credits must be completed, satisfying the following requirements.

• Graduate School Minimum Requirements:
  • Courses must be 6000/7000/8000 level.
  • 4 to 6 semester credits of ELEC 7990, Research and Thesis.
  • A minimum of 21 semester credits in the major area.
  • A minimum of 15 semester credits taken at Auburn.
• Additional Electrical & Computer Engineering Requirements:
  • No more than 3 semester hours of independent study (ELEC 7900 or equivalent) can be included.
  • No more than 3 semester hours of seminar (ELEC 7950 or equivalent) can be included.

Students should regularly (each term) discuss their study plans with an advisor, taking into consideration academic interests, research goals, and course availability.