Electrical Engineering - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org)., under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

• Basic Science and Mathematics — 32 credits
• General Education  — 25 credits
  (with emphasis on freedom, responsibility, and the pursuit of learning)
• Technical electives — 22 credits
• Electrical Engineering Core — 49 credits

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.

Electrical Engineering

*Will contain intensive writing component.
**Electrical Engineering Electives (most current): ELEC 458, ELEC 469/473, ELEC 471, ELEC 474, ELEC 478/479, ELEC 480/483, ELEC 463, ELEC 461/462, ELEC 468, MECH 478, MECH 487, MECH 461, ELEC410, ELEC420, or equivalent CS 400 level courses.
NOTE: One of the EE electives selected must have a lab course (4 credits for the course and lab).

Electrical Engineering Program Required Courses Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites

Electrical Engineering Program Elective Courses Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites

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

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

PEO #1: Our graduates will apply technical knowledge and skills as practicing engineers to provide effective solutions to real world engineering challenges in industries and governmental organizations.

PEO #2: Our graduates will have furthered their technical competence through advanced professional training and/or graduate studies or attained career positions in electrical and computer engineering related jobs representing leadership and expertise beyond the entry level.

PEO #3: Our graduates will have demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams, synergizing effective communication, organizational skills, and highest ethical standards to contribute to the greater benefit of the society.

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

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.