The MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Computer Engineering Option is designed primarily to serve those students who wish to obtain advanced knowledge in the application of electrical engineering principles to the design of computer based systems. This knowledge can serve as preparation for a doctoral program or an intermediate level position in industry.

The master's degree requires 30 semester units beyond the baccalaureate, including at least 12 units in computer engineering. Either a thesis plan, dissertation or a comprehensive examination plan may be chosen. Active areas of study and research in the Department currently include microprocessing systems, digital system design and simulation, computer architecture, computer networks, and communications.

For more details about our MSECE program, please consult our Graduate Student Handbook:

http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/ece/documents/graduate_handbook.pdf

And in order to be admitted to the graduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at CSU Chico, you must apply through the Graduate School: 

http://www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/

 The following link will also connect you with their admissions and registration page:

 http://www.csuchico.edu/gisp/gs/admissions_and_registration/index.html

  In general, the normal standards for admission to our program are as follows:

• GRE: A total score of 1100, with significant undergraduate preparation or industry experience, or a total score of 1700.
• TOEFL (for international students):  A score of 550 (213 on computer based exam). Students with a score below 600 (247 computer based) will be required to take an undergraduate technical writing course during their first semester at Chico.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Statement of purpose (international students).