A Plan A degree is a traditional research-based Master's program that requires the student develop and complete a research project, and to successfully defend a written thesis.<br>Plan A Credit Allocation (30 hours minimum - all at 4000 level minimum)<br><br>Minimum 16 Course Hrs in Electrical and Computer Engineering Course Work<br>Minimum 3 Course Hrs in Formal Course Work outside the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department<br>7 Additional Formal Course Hrs in or out of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department<br>4 credits of MS thesis research<br>No more than 12 credit hours can be at the 4000 level<br>No more than 3 credit hours of independent study<br>The Plan A thesis document must be presented to the committee and an advertisement must be posted two weeks prior to the defense date. A poster describing the research work must be completed and approved by the student's major professor before the Graduation/Title Form will be signed by the department head.