Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Nashville, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 28,590 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per 12-18 credit hours
Key Summary
Introduction
Trevecca’s Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering equips students to enter the growing engineering field. Students will design and conduct experiments, interpret and analyze data, design systems to meet needs within a variety of constraints, and identify and solve engineering problems.
Program Benefits
- Graduate with the skills you need to be competitive in the job market.
- Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, who make an effort to know you personally, and who are invested in your success.
- Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
- Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.
What to Expect
As a student in Trevecca’s Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering program, you’ll be part of a growing and exciting industry. You’ll gain a strong theoretical foundation in engineering, science, and mathematics while being challenged to creatively apply that knowledge in hands-on learning projects throughout your college experience.
You’ll have opportunities to work closely with faculty members to design and conduct experiments, interpret and analyze data and identify and solve engineering problems using modern equipment and design tools in our labs, which are open around the clock. You’ll learn to design systems that meet economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, manufacturability, sustainability, and health and safety constraints. Aside from applying engineering principles to real-world problems, you’ll also hone your abilities to communicate professionally, function on multidisciplinary teams, understand the impact of engineering solutions in a variety of contexts, and employ modern techniques, skills, and tools to meet challenges.
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your engineering degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals.
Curriculum
General Education and Freshman Course Requirement — 45 or 46 hours
Exceptions: The Laboratory Science and Mathematics components of the General Education curriculum are fulfilled by required major and support courses. Issues in Science is waived in lieu of upper-division engineering courses.
Major 52-53 hours
- EEC 1500 Introduction to Engineering Design 2
- EEC 2030/ITI 2030/PHY 2030 Digital Logic I 4
- EEC 2150 Engineering Programming I 3
- EEC 2500/PHY 2500 Circuits I 4
- EEC 3030 Digital Logic II 4
- EEC 3110 Junior Design Project I 1
- EEC 3120 Junior Design Project II 1
- EEC 3150 Engineering Programming II 3
- EEC 3200/PHY 3200 Electromagnetics I 3
- EEC 3210 Signals and Systems 3
- EEC 3220 Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems 3
- EEC 3240 Control Systems 3
- EEC 4100 Communication Systems 3
- EEC 4110 Senior Design Project I 2
- EEC 4120 Senior Design Project II 2
- EEC 4130 Engineering Economics and Project Management 1
- EEC 4140 Engineering Ethics and Professionalism 1
Computer Engineering Option - 9 hours
- EEC 3320/ITI 3320 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms 3
- EEC 3330/ITI 3330 Computer Architecture and Organization 3
- EEC 3340/ITI 3340 Operating Systems 3
Electrical Engineering Option - 10 hours
- EEC 2510/PHY 2510 Circuits II 4
Choose two of the following - 6 hours
- EEC 3250 Semiconductor Electronics 3
- EEC 4150 Power Systems 3
- EEC 4200/PHY 4200 Electromagnetics II 3
Required Support Courses - 32 hours
- CHE 1040 General Chemistry I 4
or
- PHY 3140 Modern Physics 4
- MAT 1250 Discrete Mathematics 2
- MAT 1510 Calculus I 4
- MAT 1520 Calculus II 4
- MAT 2510 Calculus III 4
- MAT 2550/PHY 2550 Mathematical Methods for Physical Science and Engineering 3
- MAT 3000 Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics 3
- PHY 2110 General Physics I 4
- PHY 2120 General Physics II 4
NOTE: The required mathematics courses satisfy the requirements for a mathematics minor.
Total Credit Hours: 129-131
Career Opportunities
With your degree in electrical and computer engineering, you’ll be ready to enter a growing field with incredible earning potential. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Career Outlook Handbook reported that the median pay for computer hardware engineers was approximately $119,000 and the median pay for electrical engineers was approximately $103,000 in 2020. Specifically, you’ll prepare to be competitive in the following roles.
Computer engineering jobs
- Electrical controls designer
- Big data software engineer
- Cyber risk splunk specialist
- Cyber risk vigilant splunk specialist
- Systems engineer
- Software engineer
- Cybersecurity & privacy - penetration testing associate
- Artificial intelligence engineer
- Desktop/client support associate
- Machine learning engineer
Electrical engineering jobs
- Electrical engineer
- Automation engineer
- Technical services engineer
- Process control leader
- Project engineer
- IT developer
- Pneumatic controls technician
- Electrical distribution engineer
- Controls designer
- Electrical maintenance technician
- Solar PV designer
- Powertrain systems engineer
- Research engineer
- Office engineer
Your degree also gives you a solid foundation for graduate studies if you choose to continue your education.
Admissions
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