B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Program Overview
University of Maryland Electrical Engineering Program
The Electrical Engineering program at the University of Maryland is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve grand challenges in the field. The program requires a minimum of 120-123 credits to degree completion and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
About Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineers create innovative technology solutions in a wide range of areas, from handheld communications to solar panels, and from cardiac pacemakers to autonomous robots. The program at the University of Maryland prepares students for careers in these areas and more, with a focus on hands-on practical design and technical skills.
Electrical Engineering Curriculum
The Electrical Engineering curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in math, physics, chemistry, and engineering design and programming. The program includes a common foundation in the first two years, followed by a concentration on the electrical engineering core curriculum in the junior and senior years. Students will also choose from a wide variety of electrical engineering elective courses from the following sub-disciplines:
- Communications and Signal Processing
- Computer Engineering
- Electrophysics
- Microelectronics
- Power Systems
- Controls
During the senior year, students will complete a capstone design course that integrates classroom learning with hands-on practical design. This course provides students with valuable technical skills for subsequent graduate study and/or technical advancement.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives for the Electrical Engineering program at the University of Maryland are:
- Achieve advanced technical expertise and/or advance to a leadership position in industry or government
- Earn a graduate degree from a respected graduate program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
- Become an innovator and/or entrepreneur in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related space
- Use their professional knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as their sense of ethical responsibility, to make a positive impact on societal and environmental concerns and/or to improve the climate for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness within the profession
Student Learning Outcomes
The program learning outcomes for the Electrical Engineering program at the University of Maryland are based on the ABET accreditation outcomes, called ABET (1)-(7). These outcomes are: (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
Enrollment and Graduation Rates
The current overall undergraduate enrollment in Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland is 401 students, distributed over all four years of study. In the academic year, the Electrical Engineering program awarded 99 Bachelor of Science degrees.