One-Year Program Track for Electrical Engineering Master of Science Degree
Our master’s program has a thesis and a paper option leading to the same M.S. degree in EE. The one-year M.S. program track is identical to the paper option and can be completed with the following schedule that incorporates taking a summer course. Frequently asked questions about this program can be found here.
Fall Semester: 14 credits
- Four courses – 12 credits
- EE 500 (Colloquium) – 1 credit
- EE 594 (Research Projects) – 1 credit
Spring Semester: 15 credits
- Four courses – 12 credits
- EE 500 (Colloquium) – 1 credit
- EE 594 (Research Projects) – 2 credits
Summer Semester: 3 credits
- One course – 3 credits
Who Should Apply?
This program track is intended for EE majors newly graduating with a B.S. degree, as well as for those already in the workforce who are interested in:
- Expanding their education beyond the Bachelor of Science level and improving their professional competitiveness in the job market;
- Obtaining an M.S. degree from one of the top research universities in the US;
- Completing an M.S. degree within 12-months, beginning fall semester and ending during the following summer semester;
- Gaining an M.S. degree prior to joining a Ph.D. program whether at Penn State or at the other institutions of higher education.
Eligibility
This new program track is designed to serve students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited U.S. or international institutions who meet Penn State’s J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School and Department of Electrical Engineering admission requirements.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements are identical to our M.S. degree program. Applicants to this one-year M.S. program track are required to have full funding for their graduate education.
Application Procedures
- International Students: Fall Admissions: The application and all supporting documents must be received by December 15. All international applications will be considered for fall semesters only. All applications completed after December 15 will most likely not be reviewed.
- Domestic Students: U.S. citizens must supply all application materials no later than six weeks before the beginning of the semester in which they plan to begin graduate studies. To be considered for financial aid for the fall semester, applications must be complete (all documents received) by January 5.
Applicants must answer Question #7 in the online application form to select the One-Year M.S. program track.
Click here to apply to the One-Year M.S. degree program track in Electrical Engineering.
