Program of Study
A graduate degree indicates mastery of a coherent program in a
chosen field and the ability to engage in creative projects in
that specialty. The program of study is vital in assuring the
completion of a formal program of study designed to ensure the
mastery of specified knowledge and skills.
Forms for the program
of study specification may be obtained from the CSEE Department Office. It is required that the program be
approved by the student's graduate adviser and the graduate committe chair in the semester in which the student will
complete 12 credit hours toward the degree, which is usually during
the second semester of enrollment. It is then forwarded to the graduate officer for further approval and handling.
Once a program of study has been approved, it is the
student's responsibility to ensure that all curricular
requirements and prerequisites are satisfied. If a change in the approved
program is needed, a petition must be submitted to the student's adviser who forwards it to the graduate committee
for approval.
It is not expected that more than four courses
will change from the original program of study. If more than four
courses are changed, then a new program of study should be filed.