Dr. Sacharia Albin, Program Coordinator
(757) 823-0047
The Master of Science in Electronics Engineering program at Norfolk State University offers a rigorous and high quality graduate education that prepares the students for successful professional careers in engineering. Award-winning engineering faculty guide and mentor students to become innovative researchers and leaders for a technology-driven global society.
M.S. Program Requirements
The M.S. program requires 30 graduate credit hours of course work including a thesis or a project. The 30 credits include 15 credits of core courses for all students. Thesis students need 9 elective course credits and 6 thesis credits. Non-thesis students need 12 elective credits and 3 project credits. All degree requirements must be completed within four calendar years. Fulltime students with a B.S. degree in Engineering should expect to complete the M.S. degree with thesis in 2 years and non-thesis in 1-1/2 years. A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required for graduation.
Assistantships
Financial assistance for graduate studies can include federal and state financial aid. The Engineering Department awards a number of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and laboratory assistantships each semester. Renewals of these awards are subject to semester and annual reviews and available funding. In general, the awards are available only for four semesters.
Expected Learning Outcomes
The program’s Student Learning Outcomes are as follows:
- Outcome 1: Program graduate will be able to analyze and solve advanced engineering problems.
- Outcome 2: Program graduate will be able to apply knowledge to design and/or produce effective and comprehensive solutions to complex engineering problems and applications.
- Outcome 3: For thesis students only: Program graduate will be able to conduct original and independent research.
- Outcome 4: Program graduate will be able to explore new and advanced technologies in engineering.
- Outcome 5: Program graduate will be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be able to present their ideas and designs in a professional setting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Outcome 6: Program graduate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and display commitment to professionalism.
Summary of Graduation Requirements
Thesis
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core | 15 |
| Elective | 9 |
| Thesis/Project | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Non-Thesis
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core | 15 |
| Elective | 12 |
| Thesis/Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EEN 683 | Advanced Topics in Vlsi | 3 |
| EEN 610 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 |
| EEN 581 | Analog Integrated Circuits | 3 |
| EEN 551 | Communications Systems | 3 |
| EEN 531 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| Track | ||
| Select a track | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Tracks
Biomedical/Modeling & Simulation
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEN 541 | Biomedical Engineering Devices and Systems | 3 |
| EEN 582 | Bioelectrics | 3 |
| EEN 590 | Research Methods | 1 |
| EEN 601 | Systems Modeling | 3 |
| EEN 691 | Advanced Topics II | 3 |
| EEN 697 | Masters Project | 3 |
| EEN 698 | Master's Thesis I | 3 |
| EEN 699 | Master's Thesis II | 3 |
Microelectronics and Photonics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEN 562 | Semiconductor Processing Technology | 3 |
| EEN 590 | Research Methods | 1 |
| EEN 621 | Electromagnetic Field Theory | 3 |
| EEN 663 | Solid State Devices | 3 |
| EEN 690 | Advanced Topics I | 3 |
| EEN 691 | Advanced Topics II | 3 |
| EEN 697 | Masters Project | 3 |
| EEN 698 | Master's Thesis I | 3 |
| EEN 699 | Master's Thesis II | 3 |
| OEN 520 | Optical Design and Instrumentation | 3 |
| OEN 530 | Optical Materials | 3 |
| OEN 540 | Lasers and Photonics | 3 |
| OEN 560 | Optical Communications I | 3 |
| OEN 580 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| OEN 630 | Opto-Electronic Devices | 3 |
Admissions
Requirements
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or optical engineering from an accredited institution. Science and Technology majors should consult the Graduate Program Coordinator for additional prerequisite courses.
Undergraduate GPA 3.0/4.0 or better.
How to Apply
Apply online and include the following:
- Official transcripts. For international applicants, we require an official, evaluated transcripts from an approved agency such as the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- TOEFL/IELTS score of 79/6.5 or better (for international students)
- Non-refundable application fee.
- GRE scores of 155 or better in each section of verbal and quantitative, and 3.5 or better for the analytical section. GRE scores may be waived for applicants who majored in electrical, electronics, or optical engineering and earned at least a 3.2 GPA in engineering courses.
The Departmental Graduate Committee will make the final selection for admission and assistantship and scholarship awards.