Laboratories expose students to these areas at the hands-on level, and computers are used to compare experiment with theory and to do some engineering design and testing. The fourth year of study includes courses in electrical energy conversion and a number of electrical engineering elective courses. The electives include areas like advanced logic design, microprocessor and robotic design, power systems, energy radiation and propagation, computer-aided design, and modern control and communications systems. Special topics may be offered from time to time as faculty interests and research dictate. The curriculum is rounded out with courses in humanities and social studies.
Faculty serve as advisors to help each student fulfill the required curriculum.
Students who are close to graduation may qualify for advanced study in the YSU graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Engineering degree. By taking one or more graduate courses, an early start towards a graduate degree may be possible.