Things you need to know
Bachelor of Science Degree
Requires 86 hours, with 42 hours of liberal studies
Opportunity to work with state-of-the-industry simulation software
High job placement rate; average starting salaries around $40,000 per year
Committed faculty and staff
Great academic advising for students by professors they know
Active IEEE club
Departmental scholarships for students who have completed at least one semester on campus
Chance to work on real-life business and industry projects
Numerous outdoor and indoor activities available
Minor in Telecommunications
Outstanding laboratory facilities
Careers with this Degree
- Computer Engineering
- Technical Management
- Testing Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Sales
What makes this program special?
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET), which is the leading accreditation body recognized by engineering and technology
industries. In addition to the technical aspects of the program overseen by ABET,
the Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program also includes more
liberal studies course work than most accredited technical programs. The combination
of technical and communications skills inherent in this program ensure that ECET graduates
are well-rounded and able to fit into many different work environments upon course
completion in electrical and computer business sectors. Students in the program are
provided a personal educational experience by the faculty and staff to help attain
personal goals and objectives.
Are there any additional admission requirements?
No additional requirements are necessary beyond being accepted to WCU.
What scholarship monies are available?
All students are considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission.
Additional scholarships are available based on FAFSA information. Once accepted into
the program, students may apply for scholarships ranging from $100 to $1,000 per year.
What will I be able to do with this degree when I graduate?
An ECET degree provides several employment opportunities in design modeling and prototyping,
fabrication, testing, sales and analysis of electrical and computer products and systems.
Demand is high for program graduates.
What are the professors like?
WCU’s ECET faculty has many years of practical industrial and teaching experience.
Faculty members also are active in many industry-related organizations such as the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Society of Engineering
Educators and American Society of Plastics Engineers. ECET professors make it a point
to learn their students’ names and provide excellent academic advising every semester.
What are the students in the program doing?
Students in the ECET program work with companies to solve real problems in class and/or
during lab time. The students have a wide array of educational and extracurricular
activities available to them, such as attending and providing presentations at IEEE
functions. Graduates also may choose to continue their studies in an engineering,
science or technology graduate program.
Will I be able to participate in internships, clubs and other extracurricular opportunities?
ECET students may join WCU’s student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers. This student group has activities throughout the year, such as hot dog
dinner fundraisers, monthly meetings, and exciting field trips. Base Camp Cullowhee
also provides equipment for outdoor activities.
Contact
Dr. Brian Howell
E-mail: bhowell@email.wcu.edu
phone: 828-227-2472
Visit the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program Website
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