Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology M.S.

(30 credits)

The Electronics and Computer program consists of three concentrations in which applicants can focus their graduate study. The concentrations are Automation and Controls, Information Technology, and Artificial Inteligence and Machine Learning.

Graduate study in electronics and computer technology is designed for persons preparing for career advancement or improvement in automation, information systems, or related support areas.

With a 30 credit hour minimum, the curriculum is intended to provide a rigorous and individualized program that accommodates the previous experiences, education, and interests of degree candidates. For earning a master’s degree, the curriculum sequence includes three program phases concerning the “content,” “application,” and “integration” of related knowledge, theory, and skill.

Content (21 credits):

During this preliminary program phase, students, through completion of 21 credit hours of study, are expected to acquire or improve competencies relating to advanced electronics, industrial control, and computer technology.

Core (9 credits):

Major Concentrations (9 credits):

There are three concentrations in the ECT MS. The Automation concentration is only offered on-campus while the other two, Information Technology and Artifical Intelligence and Machine Learning, are both offered online.

Automation & Controls Concentration: Choose from the following:

This concentration is on-campus only. Choose 9 credits from the 18 credits listed in this category.

ECT 542 - Electronic Control Systems 3 Credits
ECT 623 - Analog Based System Design and Development 3 Credits
ECT 634 - Automated Systems Integration 3 Credits
ECT 642 - Process Control Technology 3 Credits
ECT 661 - Robotic Electronic Controls 3 Credits
ECT 663 - Theory of Electronic Control 3 Credits

Information Technology Concentration: Choose from the following:

Choose 9 credits from the 15 credits listed in this category.

ECT 571 - Technical Database System 3 Credits
ECT 631 - Local Area Networks 3 Credits
ECT 633 - Information Security Management 3 Credits
ECT 634 - Automated Systems Integration 3 Credits
ECT 635 - Network Service Administration 3 Credits

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Choose 9 credits as approved by advisor

Note: The ECT 661 course is only offered on campus. Please consult with advisor about alternatives to this course.

ECT 661 - Robotic Electronic Controls 3 Credits
CS 500 - Programming Fundamentals 3 Credits
CS 501 - Programming for Data Science 3 Credits
CS 575 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credits
ECT 636 - Cloud Computing 3 Credits
ECT 637 - Data Visualization 3 Credits
ECT 638 - Natural Language Processing 3 Credits

Culminating Experience (3 credits):

The following course must be completed during the last semester of course work or after completing 24 credit hours of the approved program of study:

ECT 680 - Seminar: Analysis of Technical Systems 3 Credits

Electives (9 Credits)

Choose 9 credits graduate level classes as approved by advisor.

Note:

At least one-half of the credit hours must be in courses numbered at the 600 level or above.

Note:

Courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduates as *400 series. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. A course taken at the 400 level may not be repeated at the 500 level.