What graduate school opportunities will I have?

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AUPhysEng, a sophomore at Auburn University pursuing dual degrees in Wireless Software Engineering and Physics, seeks guidance on potential graduate school programs. Based on the curriculum, opportunities include master's or PhD programs in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Computer Science. To enhance competitiveness for non-physics graduate programs, AUPhysEng should consider taking additional mathematics courses, specifically sequences in Algebra and Analysis, to complement existing coursework in calculus and ordinary differential equations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Wireless Software Engineering principles
  • Knowledge of Physics fundamentals, particularly in Optics, Plasma Physics, and Solid State Physics
  • Familiarity with graduate school application processes
  • Basic comprehension of advanced mathematics, including Algebra and Analysis
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  • Research graduate programs in Computer Engineering and Software Engineering
  • Explore prerequisites for PhD programs in Computer Science
  • Investigate additional mathematics courses at Auburn University
  • Learn about the application process for graduate schools in STEM fields
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Dear Physics Forums,
I am a sophomore at Auburn University. I am doing a dual degree in both Wireless Software Engineering and Physics. (The Curriculum for each is found below). I am currently looking into what graduate school programs I would be qualified for. Other than physics and software engineering, by looking at my curriculum, what could I apply for?
Thanks,
AUPhysEng

Wireless Software
http://www.eng.auburn.edu/files/acad_depts/csse/wirs-curriculum.pdf

Physics
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/cosa...gistration-and-planning/documents/11 PHYS.pdf

Note: for the "Physics Electives" I currently plan on taking Optics, Plasma Physics, and Solid State Physics courses.

I have room to take about 12 hours of "extra" courses. If i took them all in math I could receive a math minor.
 
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I just mean what kinds of graduate school programs can I apply for based upon my curriculum. Could I apply for a masters/PhD program in computer engineering? software engineering? computer science? ect. What additional courses should I take in order to make my self competitive in non-physics graduate programs.
 
I think that if you made your 12 hours of extra courses (I'm guessing courses are usually 3 hours) something like a sequence of Algebra and a sequence of Analysis, then you could probably get into grad school for math. You would have the calc/ode sequence as well as some mathy cs classes from the wireless software. But, you might have to do a masters before the Ph.D. this way.
 

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