ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Electrical engineering is the study of the principles of engineering associated with electrical and communication devices.  Applications appear in such industries as the automobile, electric power, heating and cooling, computer, satellite, and telecommunication fields and involve the design, building, testing, and operation of equipment and circuits.

Students interested in electrical engineering should be analytical, organized, and detail-oriented as well as demonstrate success in mathematics, science, and computers.  In addition to a normal college preparatory program, helpful high school courses include pre-calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science.  Hands on experience with electronics is helpful.

Most electrical engineering programs require supplementary general education (English, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, humanities, etc.).  Typical electrical engineering courses include electric circuit theory, introduction to logic design, signals and systems, digital signaling processing, introduction to electromagnetics, and communication systems.

Job placement requirements vary depending on the area of specialization.  However, trends are moving toward forcing electrical engineers to obtain ongoing training to keep pace with changing technology.

