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What Can I Do with a Major in...Electrical ?

 

Electrical Engineering


Description of Major

    Electrical Engineering is the driving force that powers high-tech industry. As an electrical engineer, you can shape the design of computers, microelectronics, communication systems, medical equipment, space systems, and many other forms of technology that have an impact on the quality of our lives. The manufacturing process for just about every product has been shaped at least in part by an electrical engineer.

Skills & Knowledge Developed in this Field of Study

    The study of philosophy develops excellent transferable skills such as the ability to solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to assess pros and cons, to synthesize complex data, the ability to frame hypotheses and conduct research, the ability to present clear and sound arguments, and logic.

    In short, the goal of the program is to:

    • To educate students to identify, formulate and solve electrical engineering problems,
    • To provide students with a solid background in electrical engineering, mathematics, science, and computer software and hardware, and
    • To teach students professional and ethical responsibility, and to be responsible and productive electrical engineers in the work place.

Job / Career Opportunities

    Many Electrical Engineering graduates pursue careers in product design and development. Some have been employed in the design of computers and the integrated circuits that go into computers and digital systems.

    They are employed by every conceivable type of company, from the electronics and communications giants to the electrical power industry. The type of jobs that our graduates take is based on student interests and is effected by the senior year courses chosen by the student.

    Salary information varies according to the wide variety of career fields. See the Salary Information Notebook at the Career Resources @ CDC.

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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Link to UC Engineering

 

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