Things you need to know
Bachelor of Science Degree
Requires 85 credit hours, with 42 hours of liberal studies
Opportunity to work with state-of-the-industry simulation software
Committed faculty and staff
Great academic advising for students by professors they know
Active IEEE student chapter
School 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
- Electrical Engineering
- Test Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Technical Management
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Sales
What makes this program special?
In addition to the fundamental courses in Electrical Engineering, this program is
focused on optoelectronics and optical communications. The combination of technical
and communications skills inherent in this program ensure that EE graduates are well-rounded
and able to fit into many different work environments. 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?
Yes. Prospective students need to have four years of high school math, high school
chemistry, a math SAT score greater than 520, and a combined SAT score greater than
1000. During orientation, incoming freshmen must take a math placement test.
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 Electrical Engineering 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 Electrical Engineering degree provides ample employment opportunities in design,
modeling and prototyping; fabrication; testing; sales; or analysis of electrical and
photonic products and systems. In addition, students can continue their education
to get a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Optical Science.
What are the professors like?
WCU’s Electrical Engineering faculty has many years of practical industrial experience
as well as a passion for teaching. Faculty members are active in many industry-related
organizations, such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
American Society of Engineering Educators and Optical Society of America. EE 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 Electrical Engineering program use the engineering design method to
solve real-world problems in class and/or during lab time. The students have a wide
array of educational and extracurricular activities available to them, for example,
attending and providing presentations at Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
(IEEE) functions.
Will I be able to participate in internships, clubs and other extracurricular opportunities?
Electrical Engineering students may join WCU’s student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This student group has activities throughout the year, including monthly meetings, exciting field trips and fundraisers. Base Camp Cullowhee also provides equipment for outdoor activities.
Contact
Dr. Patrick Gardner
Email: pgardner@wcu.edu
Phone: 828-227-2775
Visit the Electrical Engineering Program Website
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