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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Building Q
Suite 2SE (241-256)
1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (678) 915-7246
Fax: (678) 915-7285
E-mail: ecet@spsu.edu
M.S.Engineering Technology – Electrical Degree Requirements
(Offering the Master of Science Degree)
The scope of electrical engineering technology has become very broad as the knowledge
base and applications associated with this discipline continue to expand at an accelerating
pace. The Master of Science degree is offered to meet the needs of individuals who
wish to pursue advanced studies in modern
electrical, electronic or computer technologies in order to fulfill their personal
or career goals. There are four principal objectives to the graduate program in
Engineering Technology:
Each graduate student will pursue an individualized course of study within the guidelines of one of the programs listed below. The student and his/her academic adviser will identify the graduate courses that will comprise that student's course of study. The courses will be chosen to:
Admission to the Master of Science program with a major in Engineering Technology, Electrical Concentration, is open to persons holding the bachelor
or higher degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related degree from
an accredited college.
Preference in admission will be given to applicants having professional experience
in a technical work environment. The admission procedure is competitive in that students
will be admitted only if their academic accomplishments and work experience demonstrate
that they can successfully complete the program.
Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program with a major in Engineering Technology, Electrical Concentration must submit the following to the Admissions Office no later than the semester deadline date before the beginning of the semester in which the applicant plans to enroll:
International students should refer to the International Students sub-section for additional admission requirements.
Admission Criteria
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Electrical, Computer, or Telecommunications Engineering Technology or Electrical, Computer, or Telecommunications Engineering from an accredited college or university. Applicants must have at least a 2.75 (on the 4.00 scale) undergraduate grade point average. Applicants must score a minimum of 500 on either the quantitative or analytic components of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Admission Status
The program coordinator in conjunction with the graduate admissions committee determines
the student admission status. Full Graduate Status students have met all the criteria
shown above and have been judged acceptable by the graduate programs committee.
Post-Baccalaureate status is available to students who do not meet the admission criteria
but who are NOT seeking a degree. Provisional students are graduate students who have
not met all the criteria shown above. They are limited to designated courses, either
graduate or undergraduate, during which they will be evaluated to determine their
likelihood of success. Provisional
students are not guaranteed full graduate status.
International Students
International applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree from a college within the United States must submit the following additional information to the Admissions Office:
A minimum TOEFL score of 213 on the computer version, 550 on the paper version or
79 on the Internet version is required. International students on F-1 and J-1 visas
must purchase medical insurance made available through Southern Polytechnic State
University or provide proof of alternate coverage through a
comparable policy. International applicants applying from outside of the United States
must submit all admissions documents, including Immunization
Certificate, at least 60 days prior to the deadline dates.
Transfer Credit
Students may wish to transfer credit from other graduate programs in which they have been enrolled. Transfer credit is limited to one 3 or 4 credit course subject to the discretion of the head of the academic program where the program resides. Students may apply for transfer credit if:
Post-Baccalaureate Students
Persons holding a recognized bachelor's degree may be admitted as post-baccalaureate
students if they are interested in taking additional classes for personal growth or
professional development but not involving a new degree objective. Such students must
meet all course prerequisites for enrollment in
undergraduate or graduate courses. To apply for post-baccalaureate status, the student
must submit to the Admissions office:
If a student in this category chooses to later apply for degree-seeking status, the
student must follow the regular Master's program admission procedure. Following regular
program admission, graduate credit earned in the
non-degree-seeking category may be counted only with the permission of the program
where the degree is housed. Ordinarily, no more than 8 hours of graduate course-work
completed in this provisional status may be applied to the degree.
Engineering Technology--Electrical Concentration
The scope of electrical engineering technology has become very broad as the knowledge
base and applications associated with this discipline continue to expand at an accelerating
pace. The Master of Science degree is offered to meet the needs of individuals who
wish to pursue advanced studies in modern
electrical, electronic or computer technologies in order to fulfill their personal
or career goals. There are four principal objectives to the graduate program in
Engineering Technology:
Each graduate student will pursue an individualized course of study within the guidelines of one of the programs listed below. The student and his/her academic advisor will identify the graduate courses that will comprise that student's course of study. The courses will be chosen to: