College of Engineering at Texas A&M University
Online Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
Online
PhD
DURATION
96 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M's College of Engineering trains candidates in advanced theory and research methods, culminating in independent research and dissertation. The degree requires clear oral and written communication and isn't granted for coursework or residence alone. Engineering Online links you to industry leaders and the Aggie Alumni Network, supporting professional networking.
Career Outcomes: Graduates lead R&D, teach, or head technical teams. Potential careers include: university faculty, research scientist, R&D engineer, systems engineer, consultant, and technical lead. These roles use skills in independent research, technical communication, project leadership, and systems design.
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis for granting the degree shall be the candidate’s grasp of the subject matter of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.
Why choose Engineering Online
Advance your career with our Engineering Online program! Backed by the university's esteemed reputation and national recognition in engineering education, you'll engage directly with industry leaders and a rigorous curriculum. Beyond graduation, tap into the extensive Aggie Alumni Network, offering invaluable connections to propel your career forward.
The advisement of students in this program is similar to the on-campus program except that the student-faculty interactions are all conducted through internet-based conferencing software.
Students in this program will take the qualifying exam, preliminary oral exam, and dissertation defense in the same way as the on-campus program. Students will need to cover their travel expenses to the campus for these exams.
A minimum of 18 (or 42) classroom hours (excludes 681, 684, 685, and 691).
- 18 hours is required for students with a previous Master’s degree and 42 for direct Ph.D. students.
- Classroom hours must be taken from courses within the College of Engineering (all departments) and/or College of Arts & Sciences (only MATH, STAT, PHYS, CHEM, BIOL).
- At least 9 (or 24) classroom hours must be ECEN courses.
Undergraduate hours allowed (2 courses or 8 hours):
- Only 400-level undergraduate courses can be included in the degree plan.
No more than 3 credit hours of Internship (684) are allowed.
- PhD students cannot take 684 after their dissertation defense.
- If you are considering going on an internship (684), please consult your research advisor before making plans.
No more than 2 credit hours of Directed Studies (685) are allowed.
Students working on a research project should enroll in Research (691) hours.
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