As a Widener electrical engineering major, you'll acquire the skills you need to support and enhance our modern world through electrical engineering.
As an electrical engineering student you will be immersed in a field of modern technology with a variety of paths to follow, from electronics and telecommunications to power generation and distribution.
The bachelor of science electrical engineering program focuses on fundamentals and practical applications, including circuits, electronics, power systems, machinery, signal analysis, computers, controls, and communications.
Here, you'll prepare for your career in a supportive environment that encourages analytical and creative thinking, while being exposed to real-world aspects of the profession.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. See recent enrollment and graduation data.
Our program provides a solid foundation in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering fundamentals. Advanced courses include electronics, signal analysis, logic design, power engineering, computers, automatic control, and communication.
During senior year, you'll participate in a year-long project that simulates both the technical and business aspects of a professional engineering project, ranging from creative conception and design to construction and evaluation.
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For an inside track into your career, the School of Engineering offers an optional cooperative education program where you can complete up to 1 year of professional work experience and graduate within 4 years, unlike other universities that extend the length of undergraduate programs.
As a co-op student, you'll spend your first year in the classroom, but in your sophomore year you'll spend 4 months working in the industry. Your third year can contain up to 8 months of work experience and you'll finish your final year on camps.
This co-op allows you to start your professional career 1 year earlier than a typical 5-year co-op program and earn an additional year of salary. You may also have the opportunity to receive full-time employment from your co-op or internship employers upon graduation.
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Electrical Engineering Minor
Eligible electrical engineering students can earn both a bachelor of science and a master of science in engineering degree in just 4 to 5 years through the Loading.... This is a great option to take advantage of if you are considering a master's degree.
You can apply for admission to the program any time after your second semester for freshmen or after the first semester for transfer students.
The Engineering LLC provides freshman engineering students a unique opportunity to live and learn together through a variety of co-curricular activities and social events.
This peer support system eases the transition to college. Monthly meetings introduce freshmen to scholarly faculty work, and diverse programming complements the classroom while addressing personal development, academic skills, and success in the engineering profession.
To request housing in the engineering LLC, look for an email from Admissions after you've made your deposit describing how to complete the online housing application.
The engineering honors program is an exciting opportunity for academically talented students to enrich their engineering education with advanced honors courses, an honors seminar, collaboration with faculty on research, civic engagement, and professional and leadership development opportunities.
Students can complete their program of study in 4 years graduating with a certificate of honors in engineering.
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From research projects to co-op experiences your education will prepare you for a career making products, systems, and services that enhance the world as we know it. Here, you'll partner with prestigious faculty on research, build relationships within the industry, and participate in hands-on learning applications.
Shape the future of engineering and partner with renowned faculty on cutting-edge research, including a brain-computer interface – technology that creates a communication pathway between a wired brain and a device, as well as quantitative tools for functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity. Professors are always seeking assistance from students as they work on research grants.
From small class sizes to student and faculty research projects, faculty are invested in your success. Here, you'll learn from faculty, not graduate assistants, as you prepare for your career in engineering.
Our laboratories are equipped with modern equipment. Here, you'll get a state-of-the-art experience. As an electrical engineering student, you'll work in the electric circuits laboratory and the microcontroller and instrumentation laboratory, among others.
Through the co-op program, you can complete professional work experience and graduate in 4 years. The benefit: you'll not only save educational costs but you'll also start your career earlier than most engineering graduates.
Engineering education at Widener is distinguished by close student-faculty interaction. Meet the faculty who will lead you to a powerful engineering career.
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Take the inside track to a career in electrical engineering.
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Kirkbride Hall
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