Originally, the department emphasized the core electrical engineering disciplines of power systems, controls, and electronics. In recent years, we have expanded our offerings to include computer engineering areas as well. While all students receive a degree in electrical engineering for accreditation purposes, students have the option of selecting two educational tracks. The electrical engineering track emphasizes electronics, controls, and digital systems to provide students with a solid background to work in a variety of industrial positions. The computer engineering track emphasizes digital systems, networks, and software issues. Graduates of this track normally work with the design and operation of digital computer or communication systems.

Regardless of the track students select, they have the opportunity to take a wide variety of senior electives. The department works with other engineering faculty and advanced industry practitioners to offer courses such as artificial intelligence, computer interface design, computer graphics, and forensic engineering. In addition, the program is designed to allow students the chance to earn minors in mathematics, computer science, or engineering psychology.