At the upper-division level, the program invites outstanding students to design and produce honors theses and projects under individual faculty supervision. Through the departmental Honors Program, highly qualified students are invited to conduct a research thesis of their own initiative and design in collaboration with a faculty member. Participation in the Honors Program is the capstone of an excellent education. Through the Education Abroad Program, UCR students can add an international perspective to their education by studying and living in one of many countries worldwide, while earning UC credit. Academic advising Students receive curriculum planning and advising from professional staff advisors.
Faculty members provide guidance within the major and for post-graduation planning.
Employment opportunities abound for engineering graduates. A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics projection predicted a 34 percent increase in the demand for electrical engineers through the year 2005. This represents the highest projected growth among all the science and engineering professions. UCR Electrical Engineering graduates are prepared for careers in such areas as research and development, design and testing, manufacturing, technical sales and marketing, engineering management and law, consulting, as well as basic research and teaching. Contact the College Office of Student Affairs for the current Approved List of Breadth Courses.