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Electrical Engineering Major
Imagine developing a new electronic gadget that changes the way we live, work, and communicate.
At a glance
Electrical engineers turn the unseen into technologies that improve lives and power the world, from handheld devices to global systems. This major allows you to choose a concentration to dive deeper into your favorite topics.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering | |||
| Competitive major? | Yes | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Aerospace
You’ll get specialized training in the aerospace discipline, focusing on applications of key electrical engineering principles in the areas of deep-space communications, robotics, embedded systems, flight avionics, and more.
General Electrical Engineering
You’ll cover a broad range of electrical engineering subdisciplines and allows a student to focus on their particular area of interest using technical electives.
Lasers and Optical Engineering
Learn how to harness light and its energy to create high-tech solutions, from laser-driven fusion for unlimited clean energy to faster computing. You will have access to cutting-edge tools at one of the nation’s most powerful laser facilities.
Robotics and Automation
You’ll build a foundation in circuits, sensing, signal processing, and control systems, while taking specialized coursework in robotics, electromechanical actuation, and automation technologies.
Some Career Options
The smarts inside your smart home. The radars and satellites that measure weather and climate. The imaging tools that help physicians peer inside the human body. Electrical engineering makes it all possible. With a degree in electrical engineering, you will have the skills and knowledge to drive innovation in virtually any field.
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Artificial Intelligence Designer
- Systems Engineer
- Robotics and Automation Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Optical Engineer
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Walter Scott, Jr., College of Engineering recruiter at [email protected]
academic Info and Tips
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.