The CPE program offers two plans leading to the MSE with a Computer Engineering option. These are designated:

• Plan I (Thesis)
• Plan II (Non-thesis)

The Basic Program of Study, common to both the Plan I and Plan II MSE options, contains a minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate-level course work.

The College of Engineering master’s degree programs include a Plan I, thesis option, or a Plan II, non-thesis option. Students who choose the Plan I option must complete and defend a thesis based on research performed under a faculty advisor. Students who choose the Plan II option must complete a capstone experience or a comprehensive exam. Each engineering master’s degree program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. Students should consult with their major department for additional requirements.

A minimum overall grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required for all graduate courses at UAH, whether or not the course is required to satisfy the master’s degree requirements. Further, a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required for all courses taken at the 600-level or above. With permission of the major department, students may transfer up to 12 semester hours of acceptable graduate credit earned at an approved institution to satisfy master’s degree requirements.