Degrees Offered

Undergraduate Degrees Offered

• BS in Electrical Engineering (Specializations in Medical Devices and Power and Energy)

Electrical Engineering Testimonials

• BS in Computer Engineering (Specializations in Cyber Systems and Security)

• BS in Biomedical Engineering (Specialization in PreMedical)

Biomedical Engineering Testimonials

ABET Accreditation

The electrical engineering, computer engineering and biomedical engineering bachelor of science degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (abet.org). Click here to view the program objectives and student outcomes for the electrical engineering and computer engineering programs. The biomedical engineering degree went through a successful ABET accreditation visit in Fall 2024. The official announcement will be released in Summer 2025.

Double Major

A student may complete two or more B.S. degrees under the same degree with a minimum of 120 semester hours, provided the student fulfills the requirements specific to each major. Additional school or college and University Core Curriculum requirements must be met for the primary program only.  Students completing a double major are awarded one degree and therefore one diploma. Completion of any double major among the B.S. degrees offered in the school is possible within 9 semesters of study. 

Second Bachelor’s Degree

A student may earn a second bachelor’s degree upon completion of a minimum of 30 hours, making a total of 150 hours minimum, provided the student fulfills the requirements of the department or school and college for the second bachelor’s degree. A prior bachelor’s degree fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement. If a student’s first bachelor’s degree is from another university, 30 hours in residence is required to fulfill the requirements for the second bachelor’s degree. If the first bachelor’s degree was earned at the University, a minimum of 10 semester hours must be taken in residence at the University.

Dual Degree

A student may earn a different degree (e.g., B.A.) at the same time with any of the B.S. degrees offered by the school by having completed the requirements for each degree and a total of at least 120 semester hours. An application for graduation must be submitted for both degrees. Students officially enrolled in a dual degree program who, for any reason, choose to graduate with a single bachelor’s degree after having completed more than one-half of the requirements for the second degree will be granted seven years beyond the date of initial graduation for purposes of completing requirements for the second degree. It shall be the student’s responsibility to monitor the passage of time and to complete degree requirements by the official deadline. The University assumes no responsibility for notifying students of pending deadlines.

Undergraduate Courses

A list of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering courses with descriptions can be found in the Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Catalog, Computer Engineering Undergraduate Catalog or Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Catalog.

Professional Placement

Employment opportunities exist in aerospace companies, automotive industries, chip design and semiconductor companies, construction industries, electric utilities, federal/national agencies and labs, healthcare industries, medical device corporations, software design companies, and telecommunication industries.

Master's Degrees Offered

• Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (thesis or non-thesis options)
• Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering (traditional or online, non-thesis only)

Electrical and Computer Engineering Testimonials

• Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Testimonials

• Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems (joint with Computer Science Department)

We offer a Masters of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering, thesis or non-thesis options. A Masters of Engineering in electrical and computer engineering is available in traditional or online mode, non-thesis only. We also offer masters degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems. Our PhD program is one of the largest and most successful programs in the state of Illinois.

The School provides a rich environment for educational and professional advancement in the following areas:

• Electronics and Devices, Optics and Photonics, Power and Energy, Robotics and Control, Signals and Telecommunication, Chip Design and VLSI, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems and IoT, Embedded AI, Systems Software.

• Biomechanics and Rehabiliation Engineering, Biomedical Instrumentation and Devices, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Medical Imaging, Neural Engineering.

The ECBE programs of study provide a balance between formal classroom instruction and research, and are tailored to the individual student’s academic and professional goals. Graduates of the program enjoy excellent employment opportunities and are highly recruited worldwide in industry, government, and academia.

Dual (Concurrent) Master’s Degrees

A dual degree program is an integrated program of study designed to result in students earning two
distinct University degrees in parallel by completing the requirements of two full degree programs,
typically over a period of time shorter than would otherwise be required to complete both programs
sequentially. It requires the completion of all requirements for each degree, but allows students to count designated credits to fulfill the requirements for both degrees. Students must be accepted and meet the requirements for each degree and follow the rules for the transfer or use of credit from one program to the other. Graduate students entering into the concurrent Master’s Degrees pathway:

1. Students must obtain admission to both academic departments and must be formally admitted to the concurrent degrees program prior to completion of the master’s degree requirements for either of the participating academic programs.
2. Students are required to complete all core requirements of each master’s program.
3. Students are required to earn no less than 80 percent of the total number of semester hours required in the master’s degree programs of each of the participating academic units. A total of 9 semester hours may be shared.
4. Conferral of both degrees shall occur in the same semester.

Online Programs

For information about online programs, email ecbedept@siu.edu or call Shannon Oxendine at 618-453-2110.

Graduate Courses

A list of Electrical and Computer, and Biomedical Engineering courses with descriptions can be found in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Catalog and Biomedical Engineering Graduate Catalog.

Assistantships

The School awards teaching assistantships based on teaching support needs. The number of awards is limited by the availability of funding. Students will be selected by the School director, and the applicants will be notified promptly following established university guidelines. Selection criteria include: (a) technical competence on the assigned duties, (b) performance on previous assignments as evidenced by instructor evaluations and any feedback from students in those courses, (c) communication skills, and, if applicable, evaluation on language skills according to established university procedures, and (d) feedback from their MS thesis or PhD dissertation advisers to identify strengths and weaknesses in specific technical areas. Application for Graduate Teaching Assistantship for ECE Dept.

If you are interested in a Research Assistantship, please directly contact the faculty whom you wish to do research with.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements can be found in the Graduate Catalog.

Professional Placement

Employment opportunities exist in aerospace companies, automotive industries, chip design and semiconductor companies, construction industries, electric utilities, federal/national agencies and labs, healthcare industries, medical device corporations, software design companies, and telecommunication industries.

Contact Information

Please address any correspondence to "Master of Science Program" or "Doctor of Philosophy Program" to the following address:

School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering
Mail Code 6603
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1230 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

For telephone inquiries, please call (618) 536-2364 and refer to the program you're inquiring about. The ECBE fax number is (618) 453-7972 and email address is ecbe@siu.edu.

Doctorate Degrees Offered

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering Testimonials

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (under Construction)

Biomedical Engineering Testimonials

• Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences

Contact Information

Please address any correspondence to "Master of Science Program" or "Doctor of Philosophy Program" to the following address:

School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering
Mail Code 6603
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1230 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

For telephone inquiries, please call (618) 536-2364 and refer to the program you're inquiring about. The ECBE fax number is (618) 453-7972 and email address is ecbe@siu.edu.

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Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering:

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Master's in Biomedical Engineering:

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Doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering:

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Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering:

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*New Program, recruiting now*

Doctorate in Engineering Sciences (Electrical and Computer Engineering Specialization):

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MS in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems (Jointly with School of Computing):

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