Doctorate in Electrical Engineering (E.E. Ph.D.)

The doctoral program requires a master's degree in an appropriate field at an accredited institution; successful completion of a minimum of 23 credit hours above the master's degree; a written doctoral qualifying examination and a written comprehensive examination; completion of an approved dissertation in a selected area; and passing of an oral examination of the dissertation. Doctoral programs are arranged in close consultation with a faculty advisor.

The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 53 credit hours (typically 18 courses):

For students with a Master of Science degree from another institution, 24 credits may transfer towards to doctoral degree, leaving a minimum of 29 credit hours (i.e., 10 courses) to be completed at Catholic University.
For students with a Master of Science from Catholic University, 30 credits transfer towards doctoral study, leaving 23 addition credits (i.e., 8 courses) for the doctorate.

Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.