The Master of Science (M.S.) program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz is offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering. The program prepares students for advanced engineering practice or further doctoral study by offering core tracks in Electronic Circuits and Energy Systems, Photonics and Electronic Devices, Robotics, Controls, and Cyber-Physical Systems, and Signals, Image Processing, and Communications. Students complete depth courses in a chosen area and may pursue either a thesis (Plan I), comprehensive exam (Plan II A), or a master’s project (Plan II B). The expected time to degree is two academic years, though the comprehensive exam or project-based tracks may be completed in one academic year with careful planning. The program requires 45 credits and is oriented toward both career advancement in high-technology industries and preparation for research careers. 来源： https://grad.engineering.ucsc.edu/cse/admissions/