Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

This field involves designing, developing, and testing electrical systems and electronic devices, from power grids to consumer electronics. Professionals solve problems related to energy efficiency, circuit design, signal processing, and systems integration. Work is typically done in labs, manufacturing plants, or engineering firms, with occasional field work for installations or testing.

Common Job Titles: Circuit Design Engineer Electrical Engineer Electronics Engineer Embedded Systems Engineer Power Systems Engineer

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Minor Biomedical Engineering Minor

The Biomedical Engineering interdisciplinary minor is designed for students interested in the application of engineering principles to medical and biological problems. The minor is particularly suitable for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a different engineering major, physics, or other applied science who are seeking careers in health-related professions.

Minor Computer Engineering Minor

This program of study provides graduates with a strong background in computer engineering. Upon completion of the minor, graduates will have developed an understanding of the operation and design of computers, accomplished through a combination of classroom study, computer-related projects, and laboratory experience. Analysis and design of computer hardware and software systems are stressed. The program requires completion of mandatory courses in analog and digital circuits, microprocessors, transistor logic, and computer programming. Students complete the minor by selecting technical electives in computer hardware and software engineering.

Bachelor's Computer Engineering, B.S.

If you enjoy math, science, and engineering, Computer Engineering is for you. As a Computer Engineering student, you’ll research, design, and test the systems and devices that improve our daily lives—smartphones and circuit boards, routers and wifi, even microprocessors and specialized medical devices.

Bachelor's Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.

With a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, you’ll study the theories of engineering and develop the skills to analyze, design, and implement electrical and computer systems—giving you a deep understanding of both how and why systems work, and opening a world of career opportunities.

Associate Electrical Engineering Technology, A.ENGT.

The associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology gives you options: You can use it as a valuable academic credential to develop skills to analyze, design, and implement electrical systems. Or you can choose to make it a foundation for further studies in engineering or another field.

Bachelor's Electrical Engineering, B.S.

Electrical engineers are essential to designing, developing, and testing the good stuff in our lives—from the smartwatches on our wrists to the appliances in our homes to the lunar explorers on the surface of the moon. With a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, you’ll be prepared to join the ranks of the creative problem-solvers who power our world.

Minor Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor

Penn State Behrend offers the innovative interdisciplinary-based Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) minor to students in any major.

The minor equips students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset; think critically and “outside the box” to sense opportunities; develop value propositions; and create sustainable value in fast-paced socio-technological environments. The minor at Penn State Behrend currently offers the New Ventures Cluster, although additional clusters will be made available.

Undergraduate Certificate Human Factors Certificate

This 15-credit interdisciplinary certificate program is designed to prepare students with in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of people and the application of psychological concepts to the design and safety of products and services; including consumer goods, military products, interactive websites and games, and assistive technologies. This certificate requires that students take introductory psychology as well as the two human factors courses (9 credits). Students will also need to take 1 additional psychology course (3 credits), and one course (3 credits) outside of their major of study in order to foster the interdisciplinary nature of this certificate.

Minor Mathematics Minor

Mathematics is one of the oldest and most basic sciences, the foundation on which many other disciplines rely. Mathematical knowledge increases problem-solving skills in many fields.

Minor Physics Minor

Physics is the fundamental science from which many fields of science and engineering developed. Understanding it gives you insights into your field at broad and fundamental levels. This strengthens your abilities to innovate and to see basic connections in your specialization or across disciplines.

A physics minor can provide you with a cross-disciplinary background that is highly valued by industry and academics.

Bachelor's Physics, B.S.

The fundamental laws of physics govern all matter—from the largest galaxy to the smallest subatomic particle. Does that make physicists masters of the universe? We like to think so. With the B.S. in Physics from Penn State Behrend, you’ll explore energy, motion, and matter in preparation for any number of career fields in the sciences, engineering, research, education, or health care.

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