BS Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

This major prepares graduates for careers in such varied areas as electronics, microprocessors, computer hardware and software, communications, instrumentation and control, and power. The major consists of two options, one in Electrical Engineering Technology, the other in Computer Engineering Technology. Both options provide education in applied mathematics, physics, electrical and electronic circuit analysis and design, microprocessors, instrumentation and quality control.

Faculty: Penn State Behrend | Duration: minimum 128 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 128 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Effective Speech, Digital Electronics Laboratory, Embedded Processors and DSP, Electrical Circuits I, Electrical Circuits Laboratory I, Op Amp and Integrated Circuit Electronics.

Career pathways

Within the B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology there are two options for emphasis study: Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology. You’ll chose the option that best fits your career aspirations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entrance to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average; completed MATH 81 or MATH 26 , and MATH 82 or MATH 22 , and MATH 83 or MATH 140 , and PHYS 250 , and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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