Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Launch your future as an innovative problem solver with the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at USCA. You’ll join an ABET-accredited (pending) program designed to meet the strong nationwide demand for skilled electrical engineers.

Areas of Concentration

• electronics
• power
• controls

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at USCA, you will gain the technical depth and hands-on experience needed to succeed in modern industry, government, and graduate study. Our curriculum emphasizes real-world applications using state-of-the-art labs, simulation tools, and industry-standard electrical engineering software.

Why Electrical Engineering at USCA?

1.  High-Demand Career Outcomes

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at USCA, you will be prepared for in-demand careers at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Alumni can expect near 100% employment in electrical engineering–related positions within six months of graduation.

2.  Advanced Training with Modern Tools

The program provides relevant training in electronics, power systems, process control, and electronic communications using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and industry-recognized electrical engineering software. This strong technical foundation equips you to solve real-world engineering challenges from day one on the job.

3.  Pathways to Graduate Study and Licensure

Graduates are well positioned to pursue advanced electrical engineering degrees in specialized fields such as power, controls, communications, or embedded systems. The curriculum also provides the academic preparation needed to begin the path toward professional engineering certification and licensure.

Program Highlights

As a USCA electrical engineering major, you will thrive in a supportive environment led by highly qualified faculty and advanced laboratory facilities. Our commitment to small class sizes and individualized instruction ensures you receive personal guidance throughout your academic journey.

1. Personalized Learning Environment

As a USCA electrical engineering major, you will benefit from a more personalized experience rooted in small class sizes and close interaction with faculty. Instructors get to know you by name, provide individual attention, and mentor you as you progress through increasingly advanced courses and projects.

2. Hands-On Experience from Day One

Students in the program engage in experiential learning beginning in their freshman year, working directly with microprocessors, circuit components, test equipment, and industry-accepted electrical engineering software tools. This early and continuous hands-on focus helps you build confidence and practical skills that employers value.

3. Supportive Faculty and Advanced Laboratories

You will learn in an environment supported by highly qualified faculty and advanced laboratories designed for modern electrical engineering education. From electronics and power labs to digital systems and controls, these facilities give you space to experiment, innovate, and collaborate on impactful projects.

Course Highlights

If you’re interested in working in an electrical engineering field, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program exposes you to the major facets of the discipline, including:

• Electrical and Electronic Circuit Analysis
• Electronics
• Signals and Systems
• Digital Logic
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Electrical Power Systems
• Communication Systems

Deeper Dive

Engineering Program of Study Guides

Engineering Program of Study Guides 2026-2027

Program Education Objectives and Student Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years of graduation, graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will:

• Successfully apply mathematics, science, and engineering principles to analyze and solve engineering problems.
• Practice engineering in a global and societal context utilizing a strong liberal arts foundation.
• Pursue lifelong learning and continuous improvement of their knowledge and skills in the design of complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components.

Student Outcomes

1. The graduates shall have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. The graduates shall have the 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. The graduates shall have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. The graduates shall have the 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. The graduates shall have the 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. The graduates shall have the ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. The graduates shall have the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.