B.S. in Computer Engineering

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

Students who transfer fewer than 30 semester credit hours must take the University Orientation course (FYE 1220), which is unique to Georgia Southern.

All students must complete the University Core Capstone course (CORE 2000). The prerequisite for this one-hour required course is 36 earned credit hours, including three hours from the Institutional Priority area.

Any major-specific requirements will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and/or the major department. Appropriate credits will be assigned.

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

Georgia Southern’s computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The computer engineering program at Georgia Southern will enable you to accomplish the following.

1. Be successfully employed in the computer engineering field or pursue relevant graduate degrees such as in engineering, business or science.
2. Be proficient in the design and implementation of computer systems using modern tools and proper documentation and testing procedures.
3. 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.
4. Expand your capabilities and knowledge of contemporary issues through continuing education or other lifelong learning experiences, including advanced training or licensing.
5. Effectively communicate and work in cross-functional teams while conducting yourself with high standards of ethics and professional responsibility.

Student Outcomes

The following are the student outcomes (SOs) and skills that you are expected to possess upon graduation.

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying the principles of engineering, science and mathematics.

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.

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

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.

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.

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

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