Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering

Overview
Career Opportunities 

Internships and Facilities

Admission Requirements

Understand Complex Systems with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Complex electronic systems, robotics, biometrics, and electronic devices—if these things interest you, a degree in electrical engineering can be the first step towards turning your interests into a fulfilling career. With Liberty University’s electrical engineering degree, you’ll learn the foundations of engineering, as well as the principles of electricity, magnetism, and light to design products that benefit people. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue multiple lucrative positions in your field.

Pursue Your Engineering Degree with Confidence 

  • In addition to Liberty University’s regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • You’ll learn from professors who have doctoral degrees and years of experience in the field of engineering.
  • As an engineering major, you have multiple opportunities for hands-on learning with required labs in our state-of-the-art facilities, as well as an optional internship where you’ll gain real-world experience.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to apply probability and statistics to electrical engineering
  • Scientific and mathematical principles necessary to  analyze and design complex digital systems
  • The basic architecture of computers
  • The basics of electronic components and control systems
  • Design completion, including developing a plan, budgeting, and creating a conceptual design

Career Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Graduates

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Broadcast Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer

Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
  • Admission essay

*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

Internship Opportunities and Facilities Available to Electrical Engineering Students

  • Pursue an optional internship during your senior year where you’ll work alongside seasoned professionals to make practical use of your skills and knowledge.
  • Internship opportunities are available in nine states and four countries, as well as companies like Apple Computer, Boeing, Georgia Pacific, NASA, Disney, the National Ground Intelligence Center for the U.S. Army, and Red Hat, each of which has accepted our students as interns in the past.
  • With required labs in many of your engineering courses, you’re guaranteed hands-on experience prior to graduation. Your labs will take place in our engineering facilities which house some of the latest technology in the field.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering

Overview
Career Opportunities 

Internships and Facilities

Admission Requirements

Pursue Your Engineering Degree with Confidence 

  • In addition to Liberty University’s regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • You’ll learn from professors who have doctoral degrees and years of experience in the field of engineering.
  • As an engineering major, you have multiple opportunities for hands-on learning with required labs in our state-of-the-art facilities, as well as an optional internship where you’ll gain real-world experience.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to apply probability and statistics to electrical engineering
  • Scientific and mathematical principles necessary to  analyze and design complex digital systems
  • The basic architecture of computers
  • The basics of electronic components and control systems
  • Design completion, including developing a plan, budgeting, and creating a conceptual design

Career Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Graduates

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Broadcast Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer

Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
  • Admission essay

*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

Internship Opportunities and Facilities Available to Electrical Engineering Students

  • Pursue an optional internship during your senior year where you’ll work alongside seasoned professionals to make practical use of your skills and knowledge.
  • Internship opportunities are available in nine states and four countries, as well as companies like Apple Computer, Boeing, Georgia Pacific, NASA, Disney, the National Ground Intelligence Center for the U.S. Army, and Red Hat, each of which has accepted our students as interns in the past.
  • With required labs in many of your engineering courses, you’re guaranteed hands-on experience prior to graduation. Your labs will take place in our engineering facilities which house some of the latest technology in the field.
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Credit Hours

Available On Campus

Class Type

Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Aug 19, 2024

Accreditation

ABET

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