Electrical Engineering - BS

The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering are that within three to five years of graduation:

PEO# 1 Engage in activities that sustain and promote their professional growth and mobility by acquiring advanced, specialized skills or completing graduate courses or graduate degree programs.

PEO# 2 Made meaningful contribution to the advancement of computer engineering profession by applying their technical knowledge and experience with engineering design tools to successfully complete hardware and/or software-related engineering projects that meet customer business objectives.

PEO# 3 Behave ethically and responsibly and understand the impact of engineering solutions on societal, economic, global, and environmental issues.

Students graduating from the BS in Electrical Engineering are expected to acquire the following:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

An ability to apply the engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org).

To qualify for graduation from the computer science program, you will be required to complete 128 credit hours of college-level courses, including:

• Your total 128-credit-hour curriculum consists of:
• Basic Science and Mathematics …………………………….…..32
• General Education (with emphasis on freedom, responsibility, and the pursuit of learning) ……………………….25
• Technical electives …………………………………..........………22
• Electrical Engineering Core ……………………………..………..49

In addition to the required credit hours, you must finish your degree with a grade of C or better and an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a four-point grading scale. 

• Entering Fall 2017
• Entering Fall 2012
• One-sheet Handout

Interested in joining one of our available student organizations or activities? In addition to many university-wide clubs and organizations, those that originate from the department include:

• Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)

Browse our list of available options and reach out about one (or more) that sounds right for you!

Organizations & Activities