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Aug 31, 2024
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2019-2020 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Electrical Engineering, MS
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Contact Information
Thomas P Montoya
Interim EE Department Head and Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering/Physics 311/325
Phone: (605) 394-1219 or (605) 394-2459;
Email: Thomas.Montoya@sdsmt.edu
MS in Electrical Engineering
The MS in Electrical Engineering is offered with a thesis option and a non-thesis option (coursework only or including a project).
SD Mines students admitted to the Accelerated MS option may apply up to 12 credits of 400/500/600 level courses taken as an undergraduate to both the BS and MS degrees.
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Degree requirements for thesis option
Distribution of credits
Core requirements: 2-4 credits
Research requirements: 6-12 credits
Elective requirements: 14-22 credits
Total credits: 30
A minimum of 15 credits of the 30 required must be taken at the 600 level or above. Exceptions must be approved by the dean of graduate education.
Research requirements
The completion of a master’s thesis based on individual research and development, approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee and the Dean of Graduate Education, is required for this degree.
Elective requirements
- At least 14-22 elective credits
Students should select their program of study classes with consultation and approval by their major advisor and/or committee or by the M.Sc. EE graduate program coordinator (or his designee) (depending on the degree option being sought). Refer to EE graduate handbook for detailed suggested course list.
Examinations
A thesis defense and an oral final examination are required for this degree.
Degree requirements for non-thesis option
Distribution of credits
Core requirements: 2-4 credits
Project requirements: 0-6 credits
Elective requirements: 20-28 credits
Total credits: 30
A minimum of 15 credits of the 30 required must be taken at the 600 level or above. Exceptions must be approved by the dean of graduate education.
Project requirements
The completion of a master’s project is optional for this degree.
Elective requirements
- At least 20-28 elective credits
Students should select their program of study classes with consultation and approval by their major advisor and/or committee or by the M.Sc. EE graduate program coordinator (or his designee) (depending on the degree option being sought). Refer to EE graduate handbook for detailed suggested course list.
Examinations
No final degree examination is required for the non-thesis option. Individual courses may hold final examinations as part of the course.
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