Electrical engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the study, design and application of electrical, electronic and electromagnetic components, systems and applications. Increased demand in the housing, automotive, defense and consumer industries will continue to fuel the growth of the field, as well as the demand for Electrical engineers in the future.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering provides emphasis toward engineering concepts and design in the varied and rapidly expanding fields of electrical engineering. The program aims at providing students with an understanding of the fundamental knowledge necessary for the practice of, or for advanced study in, electrical engineering, including its scientific principles, rigorous analysis, and creative design. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
Admission Requirements
Prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible, in order to complete the admissions process. Requirements include a high school degree from an accredited institution, official SAT/ACT scores, transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions. Students transferring from a public university or college within the state of Florida must submit passing scores from the College Level Academic Test (CLAST).
Financial aid and Scholarships
FIU and the College of Engineering and Computing offer a variety of financial aid opportunities and scholarships to qualified students. The amounts and eligibility requirements of these awards vary depending on the type of award. Merit-based financial assistance is highly competitive, hence, students are encouraged to apply early.
Degree Requirements
The curriculum consists of 128 credit hours. Lower division requirements include at least 60 hours of pre-engineering credits. Up to 90 academic credits may be transferred from an ABET accredited institution of higher education. In addition, all students must meet the University Foreign Language Requirement, must pass the CLAST or have it waived, and must meet all of the state and university requirements for graduation.
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