Details: Electrical Engineering, Major, ENG

MajorElectrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering from Wichita State emphasizes the design, development and implementation of complex circuits for a wide range of applications, including energy, health care, communication, computing, transportation and robotics. The program integrates strong theoretical foundations with practical applications, offering you focused study in key areas such as electronics and semiconductors, communication and signal processing, robotics and control systems, and power and energy systems.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Engineering, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

From music to patents, alum finds his career path

A month after graduating with an electrical engineering degree, Geoff Winningham took a job in patent research and consulting.

He never imagined his major in electrical engineering would lead him to a job working with patents, but an internship at WSU Ventures helped guide his career path.

Curriculum

You'll benefit from a curriculum that balances theory and hands-on experience through integrated coursework and laboratory sequences. From the first semester, you're introduced to design processes and systems thinking. As a senior, you'll work on a two-semester capstone project — providing you with hands-on, real-world experience you'll put to use in your future career.

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Careers

WSU's vast industry connections — and experience-based learning for every major — gives electrical engineering students the chance to grow their professional network, build a resume and earn a paycheck, all while still in school, leading to dream careers in many fields from IT and manufacturing to telecommunications and aerospace.

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