Department of Engineering and Design, College of Science and Engineering
Note: This degree program expects to begin accepting applications during the 2025-2026 academic year with a program launch in Fall 2026.
Graduate Faculty
Jiang, Xichen, PhD, power systems.
Klein, Andrew G., PhD, signal processing, communications.
Khan, Junaid, PhD, wireless networking, internet of things.
Lin, Ying, PhD, signal processing, communications.
Lund, John, PhD, electronics.
Morton, Todd, MS, embedded systems.
Radwan, Amr, PhD, power electronics.
Ramasubramanian, Bhaskar, PhD, cyber-physical systems, reinforcement learning.
Saadeh, Wala, PhD, circuit design, biomedical devices.
Zang, Yuzhang, PhD, antennas.
Program Advisor: Dr. Amr Radwan, radwana@wwu.edu, Ross Engineering Technology 269.
For further information concerning the program, consult the departmental website at engineeringdesign.wwu.edu/eece-masters-program.
Program Description
The MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering offers enriching coursework and research opportunities, advancing students’ depth of understanding of cutting-edge technical topics and enhancing their success as practicing engineers and innovators. As the program is designed for full-time students as well as industry professionals, most courses allow students to choose to attend on-campus in the classroom or participate remotely from an off-campus location. As such, students have the flexibility to earn their degree full-time or part-time around their professional obligations. The program serves the growing need for trained engineers with advanced degrees in the Puget Sound region.
Goals
- Provide advanced training in the theory and practice of electrical and computer engineering, and its application to real-world projects and solutions.
- Engage students in cutting-edge research projects.
- Challenge and support students to be creative problem-solvers and effective communicators who understand the impact of engineering and design in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- Support students pursuing a variety of post-graduate pathways, including careers in industry, academia, and government.
Prerequisites
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields, who meet the requirements of the Graduate School, and who demonstrate strong promise of the ability to succeed in the program are invited to apply for admission to the graduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students seeking admission who have earned an undergraduate degree in a field adjacent to electrical and computer engineering may be required to take prerequisite undergraduate courses before they begin taking graduate classes in electrical and computer engineering.
Application Information
Admission Deadlines
Students are admitted into the MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering program fall quarter only. The priority deadline is February 1, though applications are accepted until April 15; applications received by the priority deadline will receive a response before April 15.
Teaching Assistantship (TA) Application Deadlines
Same as admission deadlines. Application requirements and forms are available from the Graduate School website.
Supporting Materials
A statement of purpose must accompany the application. This statement should describe the reasons and motivation for pursuing graduate study in electrical and computer engineering, technical and research interests, and future goals. GRE scores are not required.
Students applying for a TA position should additionally include a section in their statement addressing: (i) experiences working with learners, including any prior teaching or tutoring, (ii) how to best enable undergraduates to be successful learners, and (iii) how to foster an equitable learning environment for a diverse group of students.
