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
Catalog edition: 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type: degree-program
Description: Location(s): Main Campus Close Return to: Academic Degrees and Programs The PhD program is a research-focused program that prepares students for research and development careers in corporate, academic, and research lab environments by providing: A flexible program of course work to support the research area An opportunity for extensive independent research on a cutting-edge research topic Full-time graduate students are encouraged to apply for part-time work as teaching assistants, research assistants or technical assistants to gain practical experience, as well as financial aid and tuition scholarship.

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 196079
CourseShelf checklist: CK_196079_1880ada7
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

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Students who are about to complete an MS degree in the department
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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.
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Students who have completed or are about to complete an MS degree elsewhere
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Students completing their BS in EE or BS in CoE degree with a cumulative GPA above 3.7
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Students in these two categories may apply for direct admission to the PhD program.
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International Applicants

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International students must submit proof of English proficiency (such as TOEFL, IELTS or PTE academic scores) and immigration and financial documentation.
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See the Graduate Admissions website for more information about the additional requirements for international students.
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Program Requirements

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A student cannot take more than two independent study courses per semester with any one person (one 597 and one 697).
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No more than 12 credits of independent study with any one person can count towards graduation.
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PhD Advisor and Guidance Committee

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Learning Contract

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Qualifying Examination

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Comprehensive Examination and Admission to Candidacy

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Dissertation Prospectus

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Evidence of Proficiency in Teaching

4 items

Be an instructor of record in an undergraduate/graduate course.
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Complete practicum in teaching course and teach one or more seminars or a portion of a course.
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Complete Instructional Materials Development (EECE 590 ) course.
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Show evidence of past teaching experience comparable to the choices above, which must be verified and approved by the guidance committee.
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Dissertation Defense

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Additional Information about the Program

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Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — 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.