Electrical Engineering

The BS in Electrical Engineering will admit new students beginning in Fall 2020. Transfer students can be admitted as early as Fall 2021, and students transferring 45 or more credits should consult with Dr. Sangho Park to discuss their prior coursework.

Mission Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is to provide students with a broad and thorough education in Electrical Engineering fundamentals, applications, and design that prepares them to practice as professional electrical engineers with the confidence and skills necessary to meet the technical and social challenges of the future. The degree provides a broad and thorough education in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering coupled with application of modern engineering tools.

 

Vision Statement

The BSEE program will serve the students and state of Connecticut by providing quality education in the practice of engineering. The degree will enable students to practice in a profession that contributes to technical and economic innovation while enhancing their own economic welfare.  The BSEE will emphasize undergraduate education through quality instruction with a strong focus on analysis and design.   

 

Program Description

The BSEE offers students the opportunity to build knowledge and skill in both traditional applications of electrical engineering as well as innovative applications in emerging fields. The program curriculum includes courses and laboratories in both traditional electrical engineering and emerging fields such as renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles, thus positioning the program for future development, research, and interdisciplinary education. With CCSU’s new, state-of-the-art building dedicated to engineering and technology opening in Fall 2021, the BSEE program is supported with more than 6,000 square feet teaching and laboratory space.

 

Program Educational Objectives

• Demonstrate proficiency in the professional practice of engineering as members of multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate intellectual or professional growth as evidenced by post-graduate education, licensing, certificate, promotion, and participation in pertinent professional societies.
• Understand the responsibility an engineer bears to society and are characterized by high standards of ethics and professionalism.

 

Student Outcomes

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 

Career Outcomes

Electrical Engineers are needed by nearly all major industrials, including aerospace, computers, electronics, automotive, power, communications, medical, chemical, nuclear, etc. Career opportunities span industrial tasks, design, development, manufacturing, marketing, operation, research, engineering service, test, and maintenance of complex electronic and electrical devices. Employers can be government, industry, organization, and retail. There are plenty of graduate study opportunities in Electrical Engineering.