B.S. in Electrical Engineering

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Credits for core courses are transferable across all schools within the University System of Georgia.

University Orientation course (FYE 1220) is still required, which is unique to Georgia Southern, for those students who transfer fewer than 30 semester credit hours.

University core capstone course (CORE 2000) is a one-hour required course; the prerequisite is 36 earned credit hours, including three hours from Area B.

Any major-specific requirements will be evaluated by the Admissions Office and/or the major department, and appropriate credit will be assigned.

Students who transfer from outside of the University System of Georgia will be evaluated by the Admission Office and/or the major department, and the appropriate transfer credit will be assigned.

Begin taking graduate coursework even before you complete your bachelor’s degree in Georgia Southern’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Pathway. Electrical engineering majors who have earned at least 25 credit hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. You’ll finish your master’s degree in less time — so you’ll save money on tuition and launch a career with upward growth potential sooner. 

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The electrical engineering program at Georgia Southern will enable its graduates to do the following.

1. Effectively communicate and work in cross-functional teams while conducting themselves with high standards of ethics and professional responsibility.
2. Be successfully employed in the electrical engineering field or pursue relevant graduate degrees, such as in engineering, business or science.
3. Be proficient in the design and implementation of electrical systems using modern tools and provide proper documentation and testing procedures.
4. Draw upon a broad base of knowledge in science and engineering to provide viable solutions within the appropriate technological, global, societal, ethical and organizational context.
5. Expand their capabilities and knowledge of contemporary issues through continuing education or other lifelong learning experiences, including advanced training or licensing.

Electrical engineering students are expected to possess the following skills upon graduation:

1. An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Licensure in engineering falls under the authority of state licensing boards. The electrical engineering program results in a student earning “an ABET-accredited degree,” which is one of the requirements for the Professional Engineers license for all states. Other requirements include passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, passing the Principles & Practices of Engineering (PE) examination and engineering work experience.

If you intend to pursue professional licensing, which we recommend, we advise you to contact the state licensing board (https://ncees.org/state-links/) in the state(s) you want to become licensed to familiarize yourself with their specific requirements. Information for licensing in Georgia is available at https://sos.ga.gov/licensing-division-georgia-secretary-states-office.