Modern life is permeated with electric devices and these range from the ubiquitous small electric motor and the computer controlled appliance to the fiber optic communications link. Electrical engineering has transformed the way we live and the way we think about the natural world. This transformation is ongoing and to be successful in the profession electrical engineers must be open to the continuous learning of new concepts and ideas. At the same time, the electrical engineer must be a responsible and ethical member of society. Electrical engineering is a challenging field.
Career opportunities are available in manufacturing, research and development.
The bachelor's degree can also provide access to graduate school where students can continue their professional studies. The curriculum in electrical engineering is purposefully broad and places a high value on creativity, invention, the continual learning of new concepts and the ethical practice of the profession. The first two years of the program provide a firm foundation in mathematics, natural science, basic engineering analysis and design, and an appreciation for the humanities and social sciences. Laboratories emphasize the use of computers and provide instruction in the use of basic instrumentation common to the profession. The last two years of the program are highly project oriented.