About the Program

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) provides a broad foundation in electrical engineering through combined classroom and laboratory work and prepares students for entering the profession of electrical engineering as well as further study at the graduate level. The core courses will provide students with a strong background in mathematics, physical science, and fundamentals of engineering.

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B.S. in Electrical Engineering

125 Credits to Graduate

Electrical engineering is the study of electronics, electricity, and electromagnetism. Design, test, and use electrical appliances, equipment, and systems, such as motors, radar, navigation systems, communications systems, power generation equipment, and the electrical systems in automobiles and aircraft.

The B.S. in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.

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Testimonials

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"[The ECE department] encourages students to get involved in different areas."

"The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering favors hands-on learning through completing multiple projects, and it encourages students to get involved in different areas, such as undergraduate research. Currently, I have a job with PacifiCorp as a field engineer in power distribution."

Lalle N'diaye, Electrical Engineering Program

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"Our electrical engineering program provides a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences."

"Electrical engineering is a versatile field with a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors, such as power and energy, signal processing, electronics, telecommunications, smart systems, computer hardware, and many more. Electrical engineers work on cutting-edge technology developments like renewable energy, autonomous and electric vehicles, smart grids, robotics, smart systems, and more. Our electrical engineering program provides a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences. Projects, labs, applied capstone courses, and internships provide hands-on experience and a chance to apply theoretical knowledge."

Dr. Afsaneh Minaie, EE Program Coordinator

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Competitions

IEEEXtreme Programming Competition

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IEEEXtreme is a global challenge in which teams of IEEE Student members — advised and proctored by an IEEE member, and often supported by an IEEE Student Branch — compete in a 24-hour time span against each other to solve a set of programming problems.
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