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Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers are essential to designing, developing, and testing the good stuff in our lives—from the smartwatches on our wrists to the appliances in our homes to the lunar explorers on the surface of the moon. With a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, you’ll be prepared to join the ranks of the creative problem-solvers who power our world.

Why Penn State Behrend?

At Behrend, you won’t just learn in state-of-the-art facilities—you’ll also get hands-on experience conducting research with our award-winning faculty, apply electrical engineering concepts to personalized projects, and have the opportunity to work directly on a real-world industry project.

All of your engineering courses will be taught by faculty members, not graduate assistants. Small class sizes and a faculty open-door policy mean that when you need help, you’ll get it. You can also stay engaged with your major by joining student chapters of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

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What Will I Study in Electrical Engineering?

As an Electrical Engineering student at Behrend, you’ll apply your coursework and hands-on experiences to acquire foundational skills in the design, analysis, and operation of electrical systems. Because the electrical engineering discipline is so broad, you’ll likely then focus on an area of specialization, such as microelectronics, computing, communications, or robotics.

To see the full Electrical Engineering curriculum, visit the Undergraduate Bulletin.

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Who Hires Electrical Engineering Majors?

The opportunities for Behrend’s Electrical Engineering graduates are as diverse as the field itself. Our recent graduates have been hired by companies such as Boeing, Federal Express, First Energy, GE, Lockheed Martin, Lord Corporation, Mercedes Benz, and Northrup Grumman. Typical entry-level positions include electrical, design, test, sales, application, or R&D engineer.

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With Behrend’s Electrical Engineering program, it’s easy to expand your career potential by adding a minor in Computer Engineering. You can add that expertise while still graduating in four years!

Ready to learn more about Behrend’s B.S. in Electrical Engineering? Contact our Admissions team or the School of Engineering.

Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

 

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Dr. Fethi Belkhouche
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814-898-7006
[email protected]

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Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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