The doctoral program requires a master's degree in an appropriate field at an accredited institution; successful completion of a minimum of 23 credit hours above the master's degree; a written doctoral qualifying examination and a written comprehensive examination; completion of an approved dissertation in a selected area; and passing of an oral examination of the dissertation. Doctoral programs are arranged in close consultation with a faculty advisor. 

Coursework

The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 53 credit hours (typically 18 courses):

  • For students with a Master of Science degree from another institution, 24 credits may transfer towards to doctoral degree, leaving a minimum of 29 credit hours (i.e., 10 courses) to be completed at Catholic University.
  • For students with a Master of Science from Catholic University, 30 credits transfer towards doctoral study, leaving 23 addition credits (i.e., 8 courses) for the doctorate.

Doctoral coursework is available in a variety of concentrations within Electrical Engineering, as described on the Electrical Engineering Graduate Programs page.

Comprehensive Exam

Doctoral students must take Comprehensive Examination. The EECS Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination Guidelines can be found here.

 

 

Guidelines for Doctoral Studies

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