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Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Accelerated Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program is designed to provide Citadel undergraduate students an accelerated route to obtain a Master\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering. The purpose of this program is to offer advanced undergraduate students the opportunity to begin taking graduate-level courses during their senior year, and have those courses be applied toward an M.S. in Electrical Engineering degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After earning a Bachelor\u2019s degree, students in this program will continue their graduate course work until completing the requirements for the M.S. in Electrical Engineering program. It is expected that students in this program would complete the requirements for both the Bachelor\u2019s degree and the Master\u2019s degree in about 5 years. Undergraduates in this program will acquire a broader and deeper education in electrical engineering through additional advanced coursework. An advanced degree in electrical engineering can provide employment opportunities that the Bachelor\u2019s degree alone cannot provide. This program is for students seeking advanced engineering techniques and professional development skills in the field of electrical engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The program is available to Citadel undergraduate students majoring in electrical or computer engineering. Students interested in this program should apply during their junior or senior year. However, students are encouraged to apply by the end of their junior year to help ensure that they have the full subsequent year, including the summer, to begin taking courses for graduate credit. This program is not available to undergraduates enrolled at other institutions, or those who have completed a Bachelor\u2019s degree or advanced degree at another institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Complete and return an online application form along with the non-refundable application fee to The Citadel Graduate College.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher in the B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree programs at The Citadel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Senior (1A) classification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Submission of a one-page letter of intent that provides concise description of your post BSEE graduation plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Approval of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Head.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Program requirements for the Accelerated Master of Science in Electrical Engineering are identical to that of the MSEE program. A student enrolled in the Accelerated Master\u2019s Program can register for up to two graduate level courses during the summer and one graduate level course during each of the fall and spring semesters of their senior year. Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate classes will be held to The Citadel Graduate College policies in those classes, including Academic Standards, Grades, and Attendance. Cadets in graduate classes will continue to be subject to the honor system as prescribed by \u201cThe Honor Manual of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.\u201d Following successful completion of the requirements for the Bachelor\u2019s degree, students would be classified as graduate students by The Citadel Graduate College and follow all of their policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Graduation Requirements (Course Requirements)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    All degree candidates must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Develop a plan of study approved by the program director and academic advisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Complete any prerequisite undergraduate course as determined by the program director and academic advisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Complete a minimum of 18 hours of electrical and computer engineering graduate level courses. Relevant courses from other majors may be approved on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Complete a minimum of 12 hours of technical or non-technical graduate level courses as approved by the program director and academic advisor. Elective courses can be selected from the following areas with approval of the program coordinator based on previous experience and educational goals: BLAW, CIVL, CSCI, ELEC, GBUS, LDRS, MECH, MGMT, MKTG, and PMGT<\/em>. Course descriptions can be found here<\/a>. Other courses may be approved on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Complete the non-credit bearing Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Course Availability:<\/strong> Courses will be offered based on student preferences and overall demand. Students should be aware that course offerings will be based on minimum class size enrollment. The Electrical and Engineering Department will continually monitor student interest to expedite completion of your program of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Grading:<\/strong> All students are subject to the Academic Standards section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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