The program must consist of 30 or more hours of credit including 21 or more hours of coursework for which a grade of A-F is given and nine or more credits of thesis research (EE 700). Under the thesis option (all programs), the student is expected to complete a significant research project and submit a thesis, which adheres to EECS standards and the formatting requirements of the advisory committee and the Graduate School. The thesis work should be submitted for refereed publication prior to scheduling the final exam. It is the student's responsibility to meet the deadlines specified by the Graduate School. All students on financial aid from WSU must choose the thesis option.

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