Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Major in Electrical Engineering (Entering with Master's Degree) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityNear Vision

Tasks

Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, p
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation,

Technology

Development environment softwareFile versioning softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWAN switching software and firmwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

AccelerometersAnnealing furnacesAtomic force microscopesAuger electron spectrometersComputer serversCylindrical corona testersDiffractometersDiffusion furnacesDigital oscilloscopesDigital video camerasDigital voltmeters DVMDoping tubesElectrical flow metersElectrochemical CV dopant profilersElectrochemical etching devices

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Organizational electrical engineering strategy — set technical direction and establish standards that guide practice across multiple projects, departments, or business units.
Engineering talent and personnel resources — mentor, develop, and manage teams of electrical engineers, building capability and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
Enterprise-scale electrical systems — lead the design and implementation of large, high-complexity infrastructure such as utility substations, industrial plants, or smart-grid networks.
Cross-organizational project governance — oversee production efforts spanning multiple disciplines and external partners, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery at the program level.
Engineering standards and compliance frameworks — author or influence internal policies, codes interpretations, and quality systems that shape how the organization meets regulatory and safety requirements.
Strategic vendor and technology partnerships — direct competitive product and technology assessments that inform capital investment decisions and long-term engineering roadmaps.
Executive and client stakeholder communication — represent the organization in high-stakes technical negotiations, presenting complex engineering positions with clarity and authority.
Systems evaluation and organizational risk management — lead post-project reviews and operational audits that identify systemic design weaknesses and drive improvement at institutional scale.
Interdisciplinary innovation programs — champion the adoption of advanced analytical software, digital twin environments, and model-based engineering practices across the engineering function.
Industry thought leadership — contribute to standards bodies, professional societies, or published research, advancing the state of electrical engineering practice beyond the boundaries of the organization.

Course Pathway

25 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

EE 7372Wireless and Mobile Networks

3 cr

MSEC 7310Nanoscale Systems and Devices

3 cr

MSEC 7311Materials Characterization

3 cr

EE 7300Research Methods and Technical Writing in Electrical and

3 cr

MSEC 7330Computational Materials Science

3 cr

EE 7331AI and Machine Learning for Engineers

3 cr

MSEC 7301Practical Skills in Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

3 cr

MATH 7321Graph Theory

3 cr

MSEC 7302Leadership Skills in Commercialization and

3 cr

EE 7199Dissertation

1 cr

EE 7299Dissertation

2 cr

EE 7399Dissertation

3 cr

EE 7599Dissertation

5 cr

EE 7699Dissertation

6 cr

EE 7999Dissertation

9 cr

MSEC 7203Research in Materials Science, Engineering, and

2 cr

MSEC 7303Research in Materials Science, Engineering, and

3 cr

MSEC 7103Research in Materials Science, Engineering, and

1 cr

MSEC 7199Dissertation

1 cr

CHEM 3340Physical Chemistry II

3 cr

MSEC 7401Fundamental Materials Science and Engineering

4 cr

MSEC 7402Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Concepts

4 cr

CHEM 4351Introduction to Polymers

3 cr

CHEM 5351Introduction to Polymers and Polymer Synthesis

3 cr

MSEC 7370Advanced Polymer Science

3 cr

Program Details

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