Off Campus PhD Program

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Ph.D. Concentrations Clarkson University Ph.D. requirements Ph.D. requirements for ECE, CS, and ES Clarkson University off-campus Ph.D. program Clarkson MS, ME requirements Spring Courses Distance Learning How to Apply Contact information

Clarkson University Ph.D. Requirements

Requirements for the Doctoral Degree 1. A minimum of 90 credit hours, as follows. a. A minimum of 24 credit hours coursework. b. A minimum of nine course credit hours taken in residence (includes distance learning courses offered by Clarkson University). c. A minimum of six credit hours of seminar. d. A maximum of 30 credits transferred from an M.S. degree towards Ph.D. degree requirements (B grade or better). 2. A minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study or the equivalent in part-time study. Two years of study must be in residence at Clarkson. Students matriculated in the off-campus Ph.D. program are exempt from this residency requirement.

3. Satisfactory completion of the Ph.D. candidacy procedure within two years of full-time study after admission to the Ph.D. program or, for part-time students, before completing 66 credits. a. After completion of the candidacy procedure, the student will be identified as a Ph.D. Candidate. b. Students who fail the candidacy procedure may make a second attempt according to department guidelines. c. A student who does not successfully complete the candidacy procedure within the time allowed may be dropped from the graduate program. 4. A written dissertation must be submitted by each candidate and defended orally as part of the final examination 5. All work must be completed within seven years after the student is identified as a Ph.D. candidate. Any changes in the students degree program must be approved by the Department Chair and Dean of the school. http://www.clarkson.edu/catalog/10-11/2010-2011%20Catalog.pdf [ pp. 218]

Clarkson ECE/CS/ES Ph.D. Requirements

Off Campus Ph.D. students can choose from any Ph.D. program at Clarkson including: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING Total Credits beyond BS (Course, Seminar, and Research): 90 Credits 39 course credits (13 courses) + 6 seminar credits + 45 research credits = 90 credits 3 courses must be taken at Clarkson; 3 courses in a minor field; 2 courses outside the department DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Total Credits beyond BS (Course, Seminar, and Research): 90 Credits 36 course credits (12 courses) + 6 seminar credits + 48 research credits = 90 credits DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE Total Credits beyond BS (Course, Seminar, and Research): 90 Credits At least 24 course credits (8 courses ) + 6 seminar credits + 60 research credits = 90 credits At least 12 of the course credits (4 courses) must be taken within engineering. Nominal Timeline (c= course; r = research credits; s = seminar credits) 90 credits 30 credits from Masters = 60 credits / 12 credits/year = 5 years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Semesters cr cr cr cr cr cr cr rr rr s (Off-Campus ECE Ph.D. - assumes 6 courses transferred)

Ph.D. Concentrations

Clarkson MS, ME Requirements

MASTER OF SCIENCE Course credits: 18 to 21 (6 to 7 courses) Seminar credits: 2 Thesis credits: 7 to 10 TOTAL CREDITS: 30 Typical Duration for full-time students: Two Years MASTER OF ENGINEERING Course credits: 21 Credits (7 courses) Seminar credits: 2 Project credits: 7 TOTAL CREDITS: 30 Typical Duration for full-time students: One Year

Clarkson University Off-Campus Ph.D. Program

Off-Campus Ph.D. Program Policy The program has been designed to assist qualified non-resident candidates to matriculate at Clarkson University as doctoral degree candidates. It is conducted through direct contact and quality distance learning. 1. The minimum-credit-hour requirement after the bachelors degree is 90 hours (current requirements). The normal course requirements for the students department and the University must be met. There is a maximum of 9 credits of coursework offered through distance learning. The remaining credits, up to 30 hours, can be transferred in accordance with the normal procedures or taken on campus. Students who enter the program with an M.S. degree may transfer up to 30 credits toward the Ph.D. from their master's program. 2. The student must satisfy all the entrance requirements of the academic department. This is beyond the basic University requirements already in place for admission to the Ph.D. program. The experience and specialization of each candidate will be considered in the admission evaluation process. 3. It is essential that the dissertation committee includes one qualified representative from the students employer. The representative will act as a co-advisor within the organization. Each department will decide if the representative should be appointed as an external committee member of the student's Ph.D. Committee. 4. The student must fulfill all degree requirements according to each departments policy. It is considered essential that each candidate be carefully examined for both the depth and breadth of his/her knowledge in the chosen field of study. 5. The dissertation should be defended at Clarkson University in the normal manner and according to the University and department requirements and regulations. The candidate must demonstrate a sufficient fundamental knowledge in his/her field. 6. The department will specify the period of time the student spends on campus (at the department) and the number of visits (each semester). 7. The relationship between the students employing organization and Clarkson University must conform to the Clarkson Conflict of Interest Policy. The courses for this program will be delivered using a video conference/classroom facility or through the Internet. Graduate classes that include off-campus students are scheduled at a video conference facility at Clarkson. An appropriate faculty member is assigned to oversee the courses, coordinate the examinations and evaluation of the students performance. Courses may also be given through other means of delivery, provided they meet the University and department requirements. These courses shall meet the matriculation requirements set forth in the University catalog. http://www.clarkson.edu/catalog/10-11/2010-2011%20Catalog.pdf [ pp. 218]

We are growing:
Spring 2011 (6 Courses) EE559 Fundamentals of Antenna Engineering - Professor Jemison EE533 Operation and Control of Electric Power Systems - Professor Wu EE521 Non-Stationary Signal Processing - Professor Remus CS557 Computer and Network Security Professor Matthews ME517 Advanced Thermal Systems Professor Valentine ME557 Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials - Professor YY Fall 2011 (8 Courses) EE693 Advanced Topics in BiometricsProfessor Schuckers EE652/CS652 Computer VisionProfessor Stahl EE521 Non-stationary signal processingProfessor Remus EE555 Non-linear systemsProfessor Schilling EE537 Power System ProtectionProfessor Ortmeyer CS644 Adv. Topics in Operating SystemsProf. Matthews ME551 Theory of Elasticity Professor Yuya ME529 Stochastic Processes for Eng.Professor Ahmadi Spring 2012 (8 Courses) CS 543 Parallel Programming-Professor Stahl EE501 Digital Signal Processing Professor Remus EE510/ CS557 Computer and Network Security Professor Matthews EE534 Market Operations of Power Systems Professor Wu EE 568 Database Systems-Professor Conry EE574 Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks Professor Koplowitz EE573 Software Defined Radio Dr. Noga (AFRL) ME 590 Advanced Welding Metallurgy Professor Daryush (Aidunt)

Clarkson Distance Learning

Clarkson University uses the Echo360 System:
Video and audio are synchronized to the slide presentations The same course material is presented to full-time students to ensure quality Students may view the lecture any time after it is posted to the Internet Exams are proctored by industry employees (e.g. HR or a manager) Currently offering distance learning courses in ECE and MAE View a sample lecture at: http://ess-db.clarkson.edu:8080/ess/echo/presentation/cd18d112339b-4d74-b10f-eec1a45a24cb

Typical Course Presentation Format

How to Apply Apply On-line at: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/clarksng/menu.html Application fee will be waived for students interested in the off campus Ph.D. with concentrations in cyber security and information and signal processing. Applicants should inform Distance Learning Coordinator Laura Perry, lperry@clarkson.edu or 315-268-6760 that they have applied

Contact Information

Laura Perry, MS 98 Distance Learning Coordinator Clarkson University lperry@clarkson.edu 315-268-6760

Please contact the Distance Learning Coordinator directly if you are applying or registering for an Off Campus course in the Spring of 2012