North Carolina A&T State University
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Greensboro, USA
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 5,278 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* domestic applicants; May 15th: international applicants. January 15th: priority deadline
** total in-state tuition and fees: $5,277.56 | total out-of-state tuition and fees: $11,677.56. Additional fees may apply. Fees are subject to change
Key Summary
The Doctoral Program in Electrical Engineering offers the following four tracks: Computer Engineering, Communications and Signal Processing, Electronic and Optical Materials and Devices, and Power Systems and Control.
Our accredited electrical and computer engineering programs provide students the opportunity to pursue careers that are integral to our modern everyday lives, providing skills to advance society and creating possibilities for business development around the globe. Our outstanding faculty continue to explore new avenues to transfer engineering skills while pursuing research opportunities to expand their knowledge of practical applications of electrical and computer engineering concepts. Together, the faculty, staff, and students have built a reputation for sound engineering practices and significant contributions in industry, government, and the private sector.
The Ph.D. program generally takes 4 years to complete. The duration may take longer depending on thesis/dissertation topic, writing, and research.
Total credit hours: 60 (post-baccalaureate)
- Required courses (12 credits): ECEN 621, ECEN 629, ECEN 650, ECEN 668
- ECEN electives (27 credits): Take 27 credits from ECEN 600-800 with approval of the advisor
- Technical Electives (9 credits): Take 9 credit hours with approval of the advisor
- Attend doctoral seminar
- Dissertation (ECEN 997: 12 credits)
- Pass qualifying exam, preliminary exam, dissertation defense
- All doctoral students must take at least 12 credit hours of 800 level courses
Total credit hours: 36 (post-MS)
- ECEN electives (15 credits): Take 15 credits from ECEN 600-800 with approval of the advisor
- Technical Electives (9 credits): Take 9 credit hours with approval of the advisor
- Attend doctoral seminar
- Dissertation (ECEN 997: 12 credits)
- Pass qualifying exam, preliminary exam, dissertation defense
- All doctoral students must take at least 12 credit hours of 800 level courses
Dissertation Research
A student may not register for dissertation credits before passing the Qualifying Examination. No more than 12 dissertation credits are counted toward the total credit hours required for the degree.
Qualifying Examination
The Qualifying Examination is given to assess the student’s competence in a broad range of relevant subject areas. Only students with unconditional status and in good academic standing may take the Qualifying Examination. A student who wants to retake the Qualifying Examination must apply to retake the Qualifying Examination by the posted deadline. No student is permitted to take the Qualifying Examination more than twice. A student not recommended for re-examination or who fails the exam on a second attempt may be dismissed from the doctoral program.
Preliminary Oral Examination
The Preliminary Oral Examination is conducted by the student's dissertation committee and is a defense of the student’s dissertation proposal. Passing this exam satisfies the requirements for Ph.D. Candidacy. Failure on the examination may result in dismissal from the doctoral program. The student's Advisory Committee may permit one re-examination. At least one full semester must elapse before the re-examination. Failure on the second attempt will result in dismissal from the doctoral program. Admission to Candidacy Student will be admitted to candidacy upon successful completion of the Qualifying Exam and the Preliminary Oral Exam.
Final Oral Examination
The Final Oral Examination is conducted by the student's dissertation committee. This examination is the final dissertation defense presentation that is scheduled after a dissertation is completed. The examination may be held no earlier than one semester (or four months) after admission to candidacy. Failure on the examination may result in dismissal from the doctoral program. The student's Advisory Committee may permit one re-examination. At least one full semester must elapse before the re-examination. Failure on the second attempt will result in dismissal from the doctoral program.
Submission of Dissertation
Upon passing the Ph.D. Final Oral Examination, the Ph.D. student must have the dissertation approved by each member of the student's dissertation committee. The approved dissertation must be submitted to The Graduate College by the deadline given in the academic calendar and must conform to the Graduate College’s guidelines for theses and dissertations.
Electrical Engineers work with anything that uses electricity, light, or sound in any way, shape, or form. Electrical Engineers work closely with many other types of engineers on problems that span a variety of disciplines. Although the electrical engineering discipline extends into almost every industry, the field may be subdivided into a number of distinct, but interrelated areas such as Automatic Control, Digital Systems, Electronics & Microelectronics, Electrical Power, Communications, and Signal Processing and Computer Networking.