Accelerated Combined Degrees
The accelerated combined degree program allows students to complete two degrees in just five academic years.
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Students receive the same benefits of both curriculums and move seamlessly from the undergraduate program to graduate studies. You will save time and money, as well as jump-start your career.
Admission Requirements
SIUE undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Major in Electrical Engineering
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA in all engineering, math, and physical science courses
- Be within 32 credit hours of bachelor’s degree completion at intended entry term.
How to Apply
- Submit a graduate admission application and pay the $40 application fee. Apply to the term in which you plan to begin the combined bachelor’s and graduate courses.
- After submitting your application, complete the “plan of study” form with approval from your undergraduate advisor and graduate program director.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduateadmissions@siue.edu with questions regarding the application process.
Sample Curriculum
The accelerated master’s in electrical and computer engineering requires that students complete nine credit hours of approved graduate courses during the undergraduate senior year. These credit hours are shared and apply to both the BS in electrical engineering and the MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) ECE 404 ECE Design
(4) ECE 341 Electromechanical Energy Conv.
(3) ECE Elective I
(3) ECE Elective II – shared credit
(3) PHIL 323 Engineering, Ethics & Professionalism (FRA, BHUM)
16 – Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) ECE 405 ECE Design Laboratory
(3) ECE Elective III – shared credit
(3) ECE Elective IV – shared credit
(3) IE 345 Engineering Economic Analysis
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies/Global Culture, Race, and Equity Education Experience (IS, EREG)
15 – Total Credits
Graduate Year (Fall Semester)
Choose thesis (ECE 599) or non-thesis option which requires electives and a research project.
(3) ECE 510 Engineering Research Methods
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE 599 Master’s Thesis
12 – Total Credits
Graduate Year (Spring Semester)
Choose thesis (ECE 599) or non-thesis option which requires electives and a research project.
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE 599 Master’s Thesis
12 – Total Credits
See the graduate catalog for electrical and computer engineering (ECE) course descriptions.
Please review the academic policy for program requirements and restrictions.
