In addition, computer engineers go to graduate school in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. Some computer engineering graduates choose to work in entirely different fields, such as medicine or finance, building on the knowledge gained in the computer engineering program. The curriculum in computer engineering is designed to provide a firm basis for careers in computer engineering. Refer to the brief overview outlined below. Included are courses in higher mathematics and the sciences of chemistry and physics, as well as a core of electrical engineering courses.
Technical electives are available that allow students to pursue areas of specialization.
Required courses in general education skills and perspectives complete the program of study. The curriculum in computer engineering is similar to that in electrical engineering with the addition of course work from the Computer Science department and a reduced number of courses from electrical engineering. As part of the upper division general education requirement, students must either complete a 9-hour upper division cluster, a minor or a second major. Students in engineering are encouraged to consider a cluster in Global Engineering to better prepare for international engineering in the twenty-first century. Electrical and computer engineering students should also consider minors within the department.