The doctorate program in electrical engineering has emphasis areas in Power Engineering, Signals and Systems, RF Systems and Microwave Remote Sensing, and Electronics. The program requires a minimum of 49 credits beyond the BS, distributed as follows:

• 24 credits in core courses and technical electives in the area of specialization, including 6 credits at 8000 level.
• 6 credits in electives outside the area of specialization.
• 6 credits in advanced math courses (at least 3 credits should be 6000 level or above).
• 1 credit of doctoral seminar (INEL 8998).
• 12 credits of graduate thesis (INEL 8999).

In addition, the students must pass a qualifying exam, a comprehensive exam, and their dissertation defense.