Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
This department is a dynamic and growing community of scholars who are actively advancing the field and its many professions. The faculty is diverse, and members participate in a myriad interdisciplinary initiatives that incorporate electrical and computer engineering into the advancement of other fields. The department performs extensive research in these areas, such as renewable energy, advanced embedded systems, cyberphysical systems (IoTs), cybersecurity, smart grid technology, digital communications, medical image processing, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology.
The Department strives for continuous improvement in order to ensure that students remain on the cutting edge of their field. In addition to a rigorous undergraduate curriculum, the department offers a Master’s program in electrical engineering. The department is committed to producing engineers with a strong technical background applicable across various industries. The programs are designed to prepare students to continue their education at the graduate and doctoral levels and enter the workforce with a competitive advantage.
Mission
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers separate Bachelor of Science degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. 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.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit the department at the Van Ness Campus.
Scholarships
Programs of Study
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the following programs:
- B.S. in Computer Engineering
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a Specialization in Electrical Engineering
Contact Us
Paul Cotae, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Director of Ph.D. Program
Director of SEAS Research Center
202-274-6290
[email protected]