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Program checklist · PhD

Electrical and Computer Engineering, PhD

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
PhD
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
16.1701
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_d0548c7a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

5 items
  1. Students who are about to complete an MS degree in the department
    Not resolved to a course
  2. These students may apply for the PhD program by requesting that the department indicate their intent to continue for the PhD on the Recommendation for Award of Master’s Degree Form that is submitted at the completion of the MS degree.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Students who have completed or are about to complete an MS degree elsewhere
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Students completing their BS in EE or BS in CoE degree with a cumulative GPA above 3.7
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Students in these two categories may apply for direct admission to the PhD program.
    Not resolved to a course

International Applicants

2 items
  1. International students must submit proof of English proficiency (such as TOEFL, IELTS or PTE academic scores) and immigration and financial documentation.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. See the Graduate Admissions website for more information about the additional requirements for international students.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Requirements

2 items
  1. A student cannot take more than two independent study courses per semester with any one person (one 597 and one 697).
    Not resolved to a course
  2. No more than 12 credits of independent study with any one person can count towards graduation.
    Not resolved to a course

PhD Advisor and Guidance Committee

0 items

    Learning Contract

    0 items

      Qualifying Examination

      0 items

        Comprehensive Examination and Admission to Candidacy

        0 items

          Dissertation Prospectus

          0 items

            Evidence of Proficiency in Teaching

            4 items
            1. Be an instructor of record in an undergraduate/graduate course.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Complete practicum in teaching course and teach one or more seminars or a portion of a course.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Complete Instructional Materials Development (EECE 590 ) course.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Show evidence of past teaching experience comparable to the choices above, which must be verified and approved by the guidance committee.
              Not resolved to a course

            Dissertation Defense

            0 items

              Additional Information about the Program

              0 items
                Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2216&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0190.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.