Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering draws on many disciplines. All of them, however, are linked by a common thread: the use and control of electric, electronic, or electromagnetic energy. With a degree in electrical engineering, you can begin a career in a wide range of fields, from robotics to medical imaging to electronic devices.

A solid foundation

As an electrical engineering student, you will begin by building a strong foundation in the basics—physical sciences, mathematics, and computer science—all of which are necessary for a successful understanding of engineering.

Theory and application

After establishing a foundation, you will enhance your understanding of the theory and application of electrical engineering through courses designed to help you acquire specific techniques and skills in subject areas such as electrophysics, electronics, signals and systems, and computers.

Exploring electrical engineering’s diverse disciplines

You will also enroll in technical electives to help you gain a broader understanding of the subfields of electrical engineering, such as communications, signal processing, control systems, solid-state devices, materials, photonics, circuit design, computer systems, and software.

Senior Design

Bringing an invention to life is one the most engaging and integral aspects of engineering—that’s why we designed our undergraduate program to culminate with a full-scale, hands-on design project. During your senior year, you will work in a small team with other electrical engineering and computer systems students in a two-semester capstone design project. Your team will design and prototype a product, electronic device, or software system from scratch for real-life customers drawn from industry, business, the community, faculty, and staff. You will learn design methods, project management, team dynamics, communication skills, and legal and ethical standards for design. To learn more about these projects, check out the Senior Design section of our website.

A total of 130 credits are required for graduation.