Electrical Engineering
About the Electrical Engineering Major
Electrical and computer engineering sits at the heart of today’s most advanced technologies. From cell phones and medical devices to transportation, housing, and security, electrical engineers determine the way we live, work, and communicate.
As a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at CBU, you’ll study circuit design, embedded systems, power distribution, and digital electronics while gaining the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to tackle complex engineering challenges essential to professional engineering practice. With a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience, you can create solutions that improve efficiency, advance technology, and support your community and beyond.
This electrical engineering degree program prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully across a wide range of industries or to continue their education through advanced study.
Electrical Engineering Program Accreditation
Christian Brothers University’s B.S. in Electrical Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET accreditation ensures the program meets nationally recognized standards for electrical engineering education, preparing graduates for professional practice.
Program Highlights
- Customize your engineering major with technical elective courses in computer graphics, advanced C++, database management, video game design, and iPhone and Android app development.
- Earn a dual degree in electrical engineering and computer science by completing a minor in mathematics, expanding both your technical depth and career flexibility.
- Finish the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) degree programs in just five years.
- Gain hands-on experience through a two-semester capstone project in collaboration with industry partners.
- Choose from two concentrations to specialize your skills: electronics and systems or computer systems to deepen your focus and prepare for specialized engineering roles in the workforce.
Careers in Electrical Engineering
Graduates with a B.S. in electrical engineering or a similar electrical engineering degree work hand in hand to innovate, design, and develop cutting-edge power systems and technologies the world needs. Electrical and computer engineers engineers test equipment and discover new ways to generate electricity, while computer engineers resolve operating system and network issues.
With an electrical engineering degree, you can pursue careers across industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Robotics
- Telecommunications
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for electrical engineers was approximately $111,910 as of May 2024, reflecting strong earning potential across industries.
What You’ll Study
Earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering by completing 134 credit hours of coursework that combines general education, math and science, and electrical engineering major requirements. The curriculum is designed to build both technical depth and broad problem-solving skills essential to professional engineering practice.
In addition to core coursework, students also build knowledge in specialized fields through electives and a concentration in electronics and systems or computer systems. This structure allows students to tailor their electrical engineering degree program to match personal interests and engineering career goals.
Coursework explores key topics in electrical and computer engineering, such as:
- Digital design
- Dynamics
- Electric circuit analysis
- Electronics
- Linear control systems
- Microcontroller architecture
- Systems, signals, and noise
Capstone Experience
Put your knowledge into practice during your final year of the electrical engineering major with a comprehensive capstone design project. This two-semester requirement allows you to work individually or collaborate with others in a team on a real-world engineering challenge.
You’ll go through the entire design cycle, from concept development to analysis, design, report writing, and final presentation. The capstone experience emphasizes project management, communication, and teamwork, mirroring professional engineering environments. Many students work with industry partners or complete their projects through internships.
Electrical Engineering Concentrations
Tailor your BSEE degree to your interests and career goals by choosing one of two specialized tracks. Each track provides focused coursework while maintaining a strong foundation in core electrical engineering principles:
Electronics And Systems Concentration
Focus on the design and function of electronic hardware used in power systems, automation, and communication. In this concentration, you’ll study circuits, control systems, and embedded technology, preparing you to work with physical components like sensors, processors, and electrical networks.
If you’re interested in building and optimizing electronic devices and infrastructure, this path is for you.
Computer Systems Concentration
Explore the software-driven side of electrical engineering through courses covering computing systems, digital networks, and cybersecurity. Learn how hardware and software interact to process data, manage communication systems, and power intelligent automation.
Choose the computer systems concentration if you’re curious about improving programming, system architecture, and secure and efficient computing technologies.
Five-Year BS/MS in Engineering Program
Accelerate your education with our five-year BS/MS program that allows you to earn a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management degree from CBU in five years. This program helps you save time and money and combines technical expertise with leadership and business skills, setting you up for quick career advancement.
By completing both degrees in five years, students gain a competitive advantage while saving time and tuition compared to pursuing the degrees separately.
Submit Your Application
Start your path to becoming an electrical engineer with CBU’s Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering by applying to CBU’s BSEE program—there’s no application fee.
To qualify for additional scholarship opportunities and to declare electrical engineering as your major, you must submit your ACT or SAT scores and have earned at least a 22 on the math portion of the ACT or a 540 on the math portion of the SAT.
Engineering Minors
Expand your academic experience and complement your electrical engineering degree by adding a minor offered through the School of Engineering in one of these relevant areas:
An engineering minor allows students to develop complementary technical skills, broadening their understanding of related disciplines. This engineering minor can support a wider range of career pathways and enhance preparation for graduate study or specialized roles within engineering fields.
Related Programs
Sharing a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering principles, these related engineering disciplines can help prospective students compare academic pathways and learn more about other undergraduate engineering programs at CBU:
Meet the Faculty
CBU’s electrical engineering faculty brings a blend of academic expertise and industry experience into the classroom. Through mentorship, research guidance, and hands-on instruction, faculty members support students as they develop both technical and professional confidence.
Engineer Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
Create the future with purpose. From designing the next generation of smart devices to developing sustainable energy systems, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program at Christian Brothers University equips you to launch an impactful career.
