Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering Program

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE) degree.

Program Description

This degree can help students pursue a career in electric power, aerospace, computer engineering, consulting, defense, or the environment. The program provides a strong foundation of electrical engineering fundamentals, covering topics such as analog and digital electronics, microprocessor applications, biomedical instrumentation, digital computer systems, software systems, electric utility power systems, digital control, industrial electronics, and machinery control.

Fast Facts

• Earn an engineering degree with a teaching certificate through UABTeach.
• High school students can participate in summer camps on UAB's campus and study everything from programming to 3D printing to robotics and more.
• The UAB School of Engineering guarantees internships for all qualifying incoming engineering undergraduate students.

About the Program

The program hardwires students with a strong foundation of electrical engineering fundamentals. Through the capstone design experience, students work in teams to design, develop, and test real solutions to engineering problems. Students can also earn a teaching certification in mathematics through UABTeach and apply their STEM knowledge in the classroom.

Delivery Methods

On-Campus

This program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including electric power, aerospace, computer engineering, consulting, defense, and the environment.