Undergraduate Program: Areas of Specialization
Requirements for Degree Plan 2008-2009 School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Areas of Specialization document for 2008-2009 can be downloaded here.
Students in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering pursuing the B.S. in Electrical Engineering are required to declare an Area of Specialization
(AoS) prior to entering their junior year (generally, prior to admission to Professional School). The AoS is
an advising mechanism that assists students in choosing a reasonable and coordinated set of electives in order
to achieve both breadth and depth in the curriculum. Regular advisement from a faculty member in the chosen
AoS is an integral part of this process.
Students pursuing the B.S. in Computer Engineering are expected to follow the curriculum requirements specified
for that degree. Regular advisement from a faculty member in Computer Engineering is an important part of this
process.
The Electrical Engineering AoS and the Computer Engineering curriculum help students achieve a comprehensive
education in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering that is aligned with their interests and career
objectives. Each student develops a plan of study in consultation with ECE faculty.
The AoS is not intended to “lock” a student into a particular set of elective choices – students are encouraged
to discuss their particular career objectives and course choices with a faculty member. If an exception is
deemed appropriate, permission may be sought from the department head for each requested alternate course.
Degree requirements are specified in the Degree Requirement Sheet valid for each student. The applicable Degree
Requirement Sheet is normally the one that was in effect when the student enrolled for the first time
(usually as a freshman). The AoS requirements are designed to meet the specific curriculum requirements set
by the coresponding Degree Requirement Sheet. In any case where a conflict occurs, the applicable Degree Requirement Sheet
will prevail.
This AoS document applies specifically to the Degree Requirement Sheets dated 2008-2009 –
these are new AoS requirements. In general, this document only addresses requirements listed under Specific Professional
School Requirements and Controlled Electives on the Degree Requirement Sheet. The student is expected to meet all requirements
listed on the Degree Requirement Sheet.
Prior to enrolling for the junior year, all ECE students should either select an Area of Specialization within
the requirements for the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or they should select the B.S. degree in
Computer Engineering. This decision helps determine particular curriculum choices for each student.
This document contains the particular requirements for each AoS that is currently in effect. These include
All B.S. Electrical Engineering students (not B.S. Computer Engieering) are required to take the following ECEN courses:
ECEN 2011, ECEN/ENSC 3213, ECEN 3233, ECEN 3314, ECEN 3513, ECEN 3714, ECEN 4013, ECEN 4024, and ECEN 4503,
as well as other requirements specified in their AoS and the Degree Requirement Sheet. A total of 125 semester
hours is required.
All students in the B.S. Computer Engineering program are required to take the following ECEN courses:
ECEN 2011, ECEN/ENSC 3213, ECEN 3233, ECEN 3314, ECEN 3513, ECEN 3613, ECEN 3714, ECEN 4013, ECEN 4024,
ECEN 4213, ECEN 4243, ECEN 4303, and ECEN 4503, as well as other requirements specified in the B.S.
Computer Engineering Degree Requirement Sheet. A total of 126 semester hours is required.
Additional requirements for all Areas of Specialization, including the Computer Option, must be chosen in
consultation with and approved by an area faculty member. All requirements specified on the Degree Requirement
Sheet must be met in order to complete the degree. Please consult with Ms. Helen Daggs, helen.daggs@okstate.edu,
in 202 ES (Stillwater campus) or Mr. Ron Knight, ronald.knight@okstate.edu, in 130 NH (Tulsa campus)
regarding specific requirements and clearance for graduation.
There are new flow charts available corresponding to these AoS requirements and the 2008-2009 Degree
Requirement Sheets. When using the flow charts please keep in mind that although they are designed to
correspond to the current Degree Requirement Sheets they are just an advising instrument and what is best
for a given student will depend on his/her specific circumstances. In any case where the flow charts conflict
with the Degree Requirement Sheets, the latter will prevail.
Click the above area links to browse pages describing the current specific requirements for the various Areas of
Specialization within the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and the B.S. degree in Computer Engineering.
Faculty members in each area are listed. Full instructions for enrolling under your chosen AoS are given on the
department web site. Additional procedural assistance is available from Ms. Daggs or Mr. Knight.
For some students' needs, Areas of Specialization 2007-2008 document is also available for downloading here.
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