Electrical Engineering, B.S.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering is to educate our students with the knowledge and skills relevant to the practice of electrical engineering, to instill in them the desire for continuing education, and to maintain a supportive environment for the students, faculty and staff.

Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will:

1. Electrical Engineering graduates will utilize skills gained in the program to obtain gainful employment in industry, government or academia.
2. Electrical Engineering graduates will be engaged in the design, analysis, test or support of systems, or processes through agile, skillful, and innovative methods, while respecting economic, environmental, cultural, and ethical standards or constraints.
3. Electrical Engineering graduates will be active and participate in communities and professional societies.
4. Electrical Engineering graduates engage and take leading roles in life-long learning opportunities.

Program Requirements

The electrical engineering major must complete 122 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements.

Accreditation

The undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET).

Career Opportunities

A degree in this field prepares a student for careers in electronics, communications and signal processing, robotics, power and control engineering, or for graduate study in electrical or computer engineering.