Program Overview

Electrical Engineering BSEE Program

The Electrical Engineering BSEE program at the University of West Florida is designed to ignite students' passion for technology and innovation. The program explores the depths of electrical circuits, renewable energy systems, and digital communications, preparing students to lead the next wave of technological advances.

Why Study Electrical Engineering at UWF?

With a degree in electrical engineering, career possibilities are limitless. Whether students aspire to revolutionize renewable energy, design cutting-edge electronics, or advance space technology, the program is the first step toward a thriving career. UWF BSEE graduates pass Professional Engineer exams at rates higher than the national average and attend elite graduate schools.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering program at UWF is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering. ABET accreditation is assurance that a program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.

Program Details

• The program is offered at both the Pensacola campus and UWF Emerald Coast in Fort Walton Beach.
• Students can join a vibrant community of peers who share their passion for technology and participate in student organizations, competitions, and events that build their network and enrich their academic journey.
• The curriculum isn't just about theory; it's about applying what students learn in real-world scenarios through hands-on projects, state-of-the-art laboratories, and enriching internships.

What You Will Learn

• Engage in hands-on projects and state-of-the-art laboratories that bring classroom knowledge to life.
• Learn from faculty members who are industry veterans and researchers eager to share their knowledge and experiences.
• Get involved in groundbreaking research projects right from undergraduate years, fostering an environment of innovation and discovery.
• Work on a senior design project (capstone) as the culmination of engineering education, developing objectives and analysis, creating design concepts, researching implementation methods, and performing a feasibility study.

Minors and Certificates

• A minor in electrical engineering provides an opportunity to take a limited number of electrical engineering courses to develop engineering skills to complement a major.
• The online Engineering Professional undergraduate certificate is designed for engineering students and engineers early in their careers, combining three certificate preparation courses that deliver highly valued industry skills.

Courses

• Featured courses include:
  • EEL 3111: Circuits I
  • EEL 3472: Electromagnetic Fields and Applications I
  • EEL 4657: Linear Control Systems
  • EEL 3211: Basic Electric Energy Engineering

Careers and Employers

• Electrical engineers find career opportunities in a wide area of settings, such as aerospace, consumer electronics manufacturers, telecommunications, energy distribution, and public-sector positions.
• Common job titles for electrical engineering graduates include:
  • Electrical Systems Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Senior Electrical Project Manager
  • Field Service Engineer
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Principal Systems Engineer
  • Television Systems Engineer
  • Circuit Design Engineer
• Employers of UWF electrical engineering graduates include:
  • Gulf Power
  • GE
  • Avalex
  • Northrup Grumman
  • Ascend
  • Eglin Air Force Base

Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Educational Objectives

• Graduates of the program will be successful in the professional practice of engineering or related fields and will advance in their chosen careers.
• Graduates of the program will be successful in pursuing advanced degrees in engineering or related fields.

Learning Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Dual Degree and Competition Teams

• Students have the opportunity to receive a dual degree with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Students work in teams to design and build robots or vehicles that are capable of handling specific tasks, participating in competitions that foster innovation and teamwork.

Related Programs

• Computer Engineering, BSCE
• Mechanical Engineering, BSME
• Engineering, M.S.
• Engineering Professional Undergraduate Online Certificate