Program Overview

Program Overview

The Online Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Electric Power and Energy Systems is a comprehensive program that explores the structure and function of large-scale power systems. This program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of power engineering for conventional and renewable energy systems, as well as the skills to design technologies and solve problems related to energy and electric power.

Program Details

• The program consists of 40 classes, with each class lasting 7.5-15 weeks.
• The total credit hours required for the program is 120.
• The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, ensuring that it meets the commission's educational standards.

Courses

The program includes a range of courses that cover the fundamentals of electrical engineering, as well as specialized courses in electric power and energy systems. Some of the courses include:

• CSE 100: Principles of Programming with C++
• EEE 120: Digital Design Fundamentals
• EEE 202: Circuits I
• EEE 203: Signals and Systems I
• EEE 241: Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
• EEE 334: Circuits II
• EEE 350: Random Signal Analysis
• EEE 360: Energy Systems and Power Electronics

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of careers related to electrical engineering and energy system design, including:

• Aerospace Engineer
• Computer Hardware Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Energy Engineer
• Nuclear Engineer
• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist
• Solar Energy Systems Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program include:

• A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score, minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA, or class ranking in the top 25% of high school class.
• No high school math or science competency deficiencies.
• Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours must meet the primary or secondary criteria, which include a minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours, no high school math or science competency deficiencies, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses for Terms 1 and 2.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the program can be estimated using the tuition calculator, which takes into account the number of credit hours and the student's residency status.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, ensuring that it meets the commission's educational standards.

Faculty

The faculty members in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are renowned experts in their fields, with many having been honored with the highest awards in their fields.

Rankings

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is ranked among the top 25% of all accredited engineering programs in the nation, with several programs ranked in the top 10.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including electric power and energy systems, renewable energy, and power electronics.

Additional Information

The program can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master's program, which allows students to earn a master's degree in as little as one year after completing their undergraduate degree. The program also offers a range of specializations, including energy systems and power electronics.