Electrical engineering is the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism, with an eye toward designing solutions to modern problems.
It’s a versatile field covering components as small as a microchip and systems as vast as a major metropolitan power grid.
Electrical engineers work in a variety of settings—such as government agencies and professional services firms—to develop new ways to use electrical power or improve existing products. They also direct and supervise the design, manufacturing and implementation of electronics devices and systems.
A strong culture of innovation and hands-on learning means you’ll have plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». With a solid foundation in engineering concepts and the ability to demonstrate your mastery of the material, you will graduate with the confidence and competence to find success in today’s competitive marketplace. Our B.S. in electrical engineering program is part of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s College of Engineering and Science, a leader in engineering education.
Learn from an award-winning faculty with research interests and professional experiences that span the field. Not only are they compassionate, committed educators, they also are active in professional organizations.
With a low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive a level of personalized attention that’s unheard of at other top schools for electrical engineering. Beyond small class sizes, our close-knit community allows you to form bonds with your classmates and build professional relationships with faculty and staff members.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s state-of-the-art F.W. Olin Engineering Complex features labs and classrooms outfitted with modern equipment and instrumentation, including cutting-edge electronic and communications technology.
By nature, electrical engineering is a hands-on major. But beyond your everyday lab classes, you’ll build skills and experience through faculty-mentored research, professional internships and a major design project.
Being in the heart of "Florida’s High-Tech Corridor" means you can find exciting internships and jobs in electrical engineering just minutes away from campus at places like NASA, Lockheed Martin and Microsoft.
What can you do with a degree in electrical engineering? Plenty. Our graduates go on to use their skills and knowledge in a range of industries, from aerospace to agriculture.
Recruiters from top companies and engineering firms rely on talent from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»—organizations such as:
Looking ahead to your future career can be exciting! Keep in mind that certain roles may entail additional prerequisites, such as an advanced degree.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Career Services assists students, alumni and employers in their search for careers and employee candidates. We help students develop career plans and job-search skills. Explore our Career Toolbox to learn more about our services and access additional resources.
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After earning their Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, many of our alumni pursue graduate and professional degrees in a range of engineering and management specializations, including these programs at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»:
As an electrical engineering major, your coursework will expose you to the full spectrum of electrical engineering concepts, from the basic building blocks of a transistor to building a complete design system. Hands-on lab classes and team projects are also a big part of the education required for electrical engineering.
Classes include:
During your final year in the electrical engineering B.S. program, you’ll put everything you’ve learned into action through a senior design project.
Throughout the semester, you’ll collaborate with a small team of classmates to design, develop and prototype a complex engineering system. Then, you’ll present your project to a panel of industry experts during Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s annual Northrop Grumman Engineering and Science Student Design Showcase.
Past electrical engineering projects and solutions covered areas such as:
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Earning your bachelor’s in electrical engineering involves more than classroom learning. You can also make friends, meet industry professionals, attend conferences and even participate in national design competitions through an array of campus organizations.
Among and honor societies are a few that might particularly interest electrical engineer majors, including:
The Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. Additional information can be found on the department’s ABET information page.