Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering provides students with the opportunity to acquire a broad background in circuit theory, communication systems, computers, control systems, electromagnetic fields, energy sources and systems, and electronic devices.
Embry-Riddle's degree in Electrical Engineering dives into the intricacies of how electronics function, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to innovate in electronics, creating systems that work more efficiently and improve the discipline as a whole.
With courses in systems thinking, circuit theory and communication systems, students will develop a robust understanding of essential engineering principles. In the senior capstone project, they will collaborate with peers from other disciplines, simulating the collaborative environment of the industry.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
Daytona Beach, FL
- This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria.
Prescott, AZ
- This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program Criteria.
Top Employers
- The Boeing Company
- Garmin
- Northrop Grumman
- Textron
- U.S. Military
129 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
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- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescott, AZ
Specializations
Prescott, AZ
- Robotics
Daytona Beach, FL
- Circuits, Sensor and Instrumentation Laboratory – This lab allows students to design sensor components and integrated systems capable of meeting research needs, fabricate precision circuit components and perform assembly in-house and enable precision measurements to characterize sensors and electronics.
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Capstone Design Lab – Recent projects have included
- The Birdinator, an autonomous vehicle that scares wildlife away from airport runways
- Eagle Eye, a tracking antenna for low earth orbit satellites
- Several IEEE SoutheastCon Hardware Competition entrants; a mobile robot controlled by a virtual reality headset
- A search-and-rescue system involving a quadcopter and an autonomous ground vehicle.
Prescott, AZ
- Power Lab – A laboratory for Electrical, Aerospace, Computer and Mechanical Engineering students that contains instruments, parts and equipment used for prototyping and testing electronic circuits and learning power instruments operation.
- Linear Circuits and Electronics Devices Lab – Introductory electric circuits laboratories for Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students.
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