PENN STATE ONLINE worldcampus.psu.edu Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
TABLE OF CONTENTS Online Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering...3 Curriculum...4 Approach to Learning...5 Why Penn State?...6 Begin Your Application Today...7 Penn State s fully online graduate degree program in electrical engineering now provides an outstanding opportunity for you wherever you are to earn an esteemed credential from a university known internationally for its academic excellence. The Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering degree was designed to help prepare you for a broad range of careers, from electric power and utilities to electronic control systems. And our curriculum is taught by the same faculty who teach our resident students on campus, assuring you of receiving a top-quality education from expert educators who are widely respected in their fields of study. Penn State has long been renowned for its high-quality engineering programs. With the online Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, you can acquire the skills you need to excel in your career. Robert Gray, PhD Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Program Coordinator, Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 2 800-252-3592
Online Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Penn State s online, 30-credit Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering is ideal for working professionals who are looking to advance their careers and excel in the ever-changing electrical engineering field. The program offers strong foundations in theory, research, and applications to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for gaining a competitive edge in the workplace. Penn State s engineering programs have consistently been ranked among the leading engineering programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. This master s degree, delivered through Penn State World Campus, provides a highquality education in the advanced aspects of electrical engineering, including electronic communication systems, control systems, digital signal processing, and power systems. Full-time Penn State professors, whose teaching and research combine academic expertise and industry experience, teach the courses in the Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering. They are leaders in their fields and experts in the subjects they teach, and they are committed to making sure that you receive a quality academic experience in your online programs. And when you graduate, your diploma will be identical to those earned by resident students. Offered in a convenient online format, this interactive program is designed to be a challenging, engaging, and collaborative learning experience, shared with expert faculty and motivated peers. Career Opportunities Your Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Penn State World Campus can help you obtain a position in such dynamic fields as: aerospace computer systems design electronic control of systems military and defense systems manufacturing medical devices power generation and utilities signal processing transportation consumer electronics telecommunications scientific research worldcampus.psu.edu 3
Curriculum In this program you are required to successfully complete 27 credits of course work, plus 3 credits of research/paper writing. This will include a paper on a topic that you and your adviser have mutually agreed upon. The paper must be suitable for publication at a professional conference, such as the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), or a professional journal. This online master s degree has limited formal requirements; you and your adviser can tailor the program specifically to satisfy your educational goals. As many of our students are working professionals who have other commitments, the curriculum is designed to give you the flexibility to balance both your personal and professional schedules. Core Curriculum (9 credits) E E 480 Linear Systems: Time Domain and Transform Analysis (3 credits) E E 560 Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic Processes (3 credits) E E 594 Research Projects (3 credits) Elective Courses (21 credits) E E 460 Communication Systems II (3 credits) E E 488 Power Systems Analysis I (3 credits) E E 531 Engineering Electromagnetics (3 credits) E E 553 Topics in Digital Signal Processing (3 credits) E E 580 Linear Control Systems (3 credits) E E 581 Optimal Control (3 credits) E E 588 Power System Control and Operation (3 credits) 4 800-252-3592
Approach to Learning Networking Opportunities As you communicate on a regular basis with classmates and faculty members, you can gain insights to apply to your career immediately. You can share your experiences with your peers as you learn from each other and create a dynamic professional network of colleagues. Your course work is composed of far more than a textbook on a screen and video lectures; it is reinforced and enhanced by interaction with your fellow students and the faculty. The Benefits of Online Learning Penn State knows that as an adult student, you need flexible and convenient learning opportunities to continue meeting your professional and personal commitments. With our online delivery format you can complete your master s degree in electrical engineering in the comfort of your own home. You will receive course content and complete the activities using your computer and web access. Though the courses have fixed start and end dates, you will decide when to do your course work to meet weekly assignment deadlines. Apply What You Are Learning Today As you gain new skills and confidence through our program, you can begin to constructively influence your current work environment. The online electrical engineering courses incorporate theory, research, and applications that are then illustrated through problem-based learning. worldcampus.psu.edu 5
Why Penn State? Penn State has been serving students for more than 100 years through distance education and more than 15 years through online learning; we ve used that experience to develop a nationally recognized support system for students who are geographically removed from the campus. A Reputation of Excellence Penn State is regarded as one of the finest higher education institutions in the United States and is regionally accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, with an outstanding reputation in research and teaching. Having a Penn State degree on your résumé is an excellent way to broaden your career options and prove to current and potential employers that you are a well-educated professional. Penn State World Campus is the real Penn State. The only difference is the way in which the courses are delivered to you. Library Services As a Penn State World Campus student, you will have access to 105,000 scholarly journals, 386,000 electronic books, and more than 500,000 technical reports that are housed in the Engineering Library. You can search the online catalog and review databases as if you were sitting at a terminal in any Penn State library. Learner and Technical Support Without having to set foot on campus, you will have access to various support services that resident students enjoy, including course scheduling and academic advising, technical support offered by the World Campus HelpDesk staff, and career counseling with a licensed professional counselor. worldcampus.psu.edu/ee-online 6 800-252-3592
Begin Your Application Today Admissions decisions for the Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering are based on a review of your complete application portfolio and the quality of your credentials relative to those of other applicants. Your master s degree application portfolio must include: application form (completed and submitted online) copy of official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended references résumé statement of intent TOEFL or IELTS score, if applicable Official GRE test scores will be considered if submitted, but are not required. To apply or for more information about these application materials and deadlines, visit: worldcampus.psu.edu/ee-apply Did You Know? Penn State credits and degrees earned online are identical to those earned on campus, but provide the flexibility to complete course work at times and places convenient for you. In 2015, U.S. News & World Report ranked Penn State World Campus No. 5 in the country for having the best online graduate engineering programs. Penn State World Campus has enrolled students from all 50 states and all 7 continents. worldcampus.psu.edu 7
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