Electrical Engineering
Major
What is Electrical Engineering?
Electrical Engineering is a broad-based
and rapidly growing field that encompasses everything
from batteries and power supplies to microchip fabrication
to the invention of autonomous robots and devices that
can recognize human speech. Electrical engineers design,
develop, test and supervise the manufacturing of electrical
equipment. Our society depends upon electrical engineers
for computer chips, microprocessors, radar systems, electric
utilities, machinery controls, lighting, aerospace navigation
systems, wiring in buildings and wiring in autos. Everything
that uses, produces or distributes electricity is dependent
upon electrical engineers for their development and maintenance.
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What are Some Specializations Within
this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
| Biomedical
Engineer |
Plasma Electronics |
Communication Specialist |
| Power Distribution |
Computer Electronics |
Power Generation |
| Electromagnetics |
Computer Engineer |
Power Transition |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing |
Signal Processing |
Solid State Electronics |
| Embedded Computer Systems |
Telecommunications Specialist |
Integrated Circuits and
System |
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What Kinds of Students Major in
Electrical Engineering?
In order to succeed in this major, a
student should enjoy studying the physical sciences and
mathematics. This student also needs a strong grasp of
oral and written communication skills. Working with electronics
and computers in general requires the student to be able
to concentrate, to be organized, to deal with frustrations,
to be a self-starter and to be motivated to learn on their
own.
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What Courses Do Electrical Engineering
Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
| Aerospace
Engineering |
Device Operations |
Antenna Systems Design |
| Analytic Geometry |
Device Physics |
Integrated Circuit Design |
| Audio Visual Processing |
Material Science |
Biochemistry |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Calculus |
Physics |
| Chemistry |
Telecommunication Systems |
Computer Science |
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What Types of Positions do Electrical
Engineering Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
| Computer and
Office Equipment |
Engineer Technician |
Computer Systems Analysis |
| Computer Engineer |
Engineering and Architectural
Services |
Federal Government |
| Defense Related Fields |
Inspector |
Electronic Components |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Electrical Engineering Major
