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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>Applicants to the <strong>M.S. in Electrical Engineering – Electronic Parts Reliability and Qualification (EPRQ) Track</strong> must meet the following academic and technical preparation requirements:</p> <h4><strong>Academic Background</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p>A <strong>bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related STEM discipline</strong> from an accredited institution.</p> </li> <li> <p>A <strong>minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)</strong> in the last 60 credit hours of coursework.</p> </li> </ul> <h4><strong>Core Knowledge Expectations</strong></h4> <p>Admitted students are expected to have foundational knowledge in:</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Semiconductor device physics and circuit analysis</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Basic electronics and power device fundamentals</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Probability, statistics, and reliability concepts</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Engineering mathematics</strong>, including differential equations and linear algebra</p> </li> </ul> <p>Applicants lacking background in microelectronics or reliability may be admitted conditionally and required to complete preparatory coursework such as <em>EEE 5350 – Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices</em> or an equivalent.</p> <h4><strong>Professional and Technical Skills</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p>Proficiency in at least one engineering design or simulation tool (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, or TCAD).</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to analyze and communicate technical data in written and oral form.</p> </li> <li> <p>For working professionals, prior experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing is encouraged but not required.</p> </li> </ul> <h4><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <p>Statement of purpose describing interest in electronic parts reliability and qualification.</p> </li> <li> <p>Three letters of recommendation.</p> </li> <li> <p>International applicants must meet UCF’s English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent).</p> </li> </ul><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span></span></h2></div><div><span>30</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span class=\"rules_groupHeader_37\">Core Courses</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\">Complete at least <span>4</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/64fb65be7225dd115ef34dd9\" target=\"_blank\">EEE5416</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Radiation Effects and Reliability in Microelectronics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6761970ce675124d3f8f1efc\" target=\"_blank\">EEL5385</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Introduction to Space Electronics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b315a1583ea199e6cdc\" target=\"_blank\">EEE5352</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Semiconductor Material and Device Characterization<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b91a38edfebb83ec4fe\" target=\"_blank\">ESI5236</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Reliability Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b32e6bc7947aa73e535\" target=\"_blank\">EEE5353</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Semiconductor Device Modeling and Simulation<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.3\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.3-result\"><div>EEL 6938 - ST: Microelectronics Packaging for Extreme Environments (3) is another option in the Core Courses list.</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.2-result\"><div>Students choose EEE 5352 Semiconductor Material & Device Characterization OR EEE 5353 Device Modeling & Simulation.</div></div></li></ul></li></div><div><span class=\"rules_groupHeader_37\">Elective Courses</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\">Complete at least <span>4</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b9100f8277412140f07\" target=\"_blank\">ESI5219</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Engineering Statistics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b4ae6bc79f62973e552\" target=\"_blank\">EEL5245</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Power Electronics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b31a38edf89313ec3e5\" target=\"_blank\">EEE5323</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b616b6b627e2d400167\" target=\"_blank\">EMA5415</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Electronic Principles of Materials Properties<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b61a8d2fb49c32d81a4\" target=\"_blank\">EMA5505</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Scanning Electron Microscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/67b34d1b0fadf028d9d36f61\" target=\"_blank\">EML5546</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Engineering Design with Composite Materials<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b5e714b5ffeb5522125\" target=\"_blank\">EIN5140</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Project Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b3300f8279571140e6c\" target=\"_blank\">EEE6317</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Power Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b66a8d2fb40632d81b8\" target=\"_blank\">EML6233</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Fundamentals of Fatigue Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b46a38edf77203ec3f8\" target=\"_blank\">EEE6338</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Topics in Microelectronics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b4a6b6b62c2c8400138\" target=\"_blank\">EEL6361</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Emerging Device Computing Architectures<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b536b6b624c8d400145\" target=\"_blank\">EEL6723</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Reconfigurable Logic Applications<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span class=\"rules_groupHeader_37\">Culminating Experience</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span class=\"rules_groupHeader_37\">Non-Thesis Option</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-C.2.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C.2.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/650b4ac71635761aa70eacae\" target=\"_blank\">EEL6908</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Directed Independent Studies<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(0 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b4f00f8273e7b140e8a\" target=\"_blank\">EEL6909</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Research Report<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b4fe6bc79f3ae73e567\" target=\"_blank\">EEL6918</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Directed Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(99)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C.2.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C.2.2-result\"><div>Students selecting the Non-Thesis Option will complete a culminating applied project demonstrating mastery of electronic parts reliability and qualification principles. The project will be carried out within the courses above. Projects typically involve analysis, modeling, or qualification of electronic devices, components, or packaging systems in accordance with NASA/DoD standards (e.g., MIL-STD-883, NASA-STD-8739.10, ECSS-Q-ST-60). A written technical report and presentation are required at completion.</div></div></li></ul></li></div><div><span class=\"rules_groupHeader_37\">Thesis Option</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-C.3.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C.3.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>EEL 6971 Thesis.</div></div></li></div></ul></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>30</strong></h3></div><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>The University of Central Florida College of Graduate Studies and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) offer several fellowship and assistantship opportunities to support graduate students enrolled in the Electronic Parts Reliability and Qualification (EPRQ) Track.</p> <p>University-Level Fellowships</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Trustees Doctoral Fellowship:</strong> Provides $25,000 per year plus full tuition and student health insurance for up to four years.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Graduate Dean’s Fellowship:</strong> Offers a one-year, $5,000 award to supplement departmental assistantships.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Presentation Fellowship:</strong> Provides travel support for students presenting research at professional conferences.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>College and Departmental Fellowships</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>AMD Graduate Research Fellowship (ECE):</strong> Supports M.S. thesis and Ph.D. students conducting research in electronics, reliability, and semiconductor devices.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>CECS Graduate Fellowships:</strong> Competitive awards for high-performing M.S. and Ph.D. students in engineering disciplines.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Departmental Research Assistantships (GRA/GTA):</strong> Include a tuition waiver for in-state tuition, a stipend, and health insurance for 20-hour-per-week appointments.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>External Fellowships</strong><br />Students in this track are strong candidates for prestigious national awards such as:</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program</strong> (DoD)</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>NASA Graduate Research Fellowships and MUREP programs</strong><br />These programs typically provide full tuition coverage, a competitive annual stipend, and travel or research allowances.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Support Services and Resources</strong><br />The UCF Office of Prestigious Awards and College of Graduate Studies offer proposal-writing workshops and one-on-one advising for fellowship applicants. Students can explore additional opportunities through databases such as Pivot, GrantForward, and Grapes.</p> <p>Fellowship application deadlines generally align with the Fall Priority Admission Deadline (January 15) to ensure full consideration for funding.</p>",
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