Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering

Earn a bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering, be the power behind the machine.

As an electrical engineering student, you'll develop the skills necessary for a wide range of electrical engineering jobs, including design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems. You will study circuit design and simulation, digital signal processing, microcontrollers, digital circuit design, and communication systems. Potential employers include Lockheed Martin, Intel, Texas Instruments, Boeing, IBM, Tesla, Google, Apple, and many others.The program is a blend of theory and practice directed at engineering design, rather than research.

As you progress through the program, more theoretical methods of circuit modeling and computer-aided circuit simulation tools are taught, enabling you to design, build, test and analyze sophisticated circuits and systems. You can keep your engineering education broad-based or specialize in areas such as telecommunications, digital signal processing, integrated circuit design and control theory.

The program provides the essential knowledge to enter into the electrical engineering industry with careers, such as:

Electrical Engineer - average salary, $75,219₁
Design Engineer - average salary, $67,607₁
Integration Engineer - average salary, $85,444₁
Project Engineer - average salary, $68,570₁
Research Engineer - average salary, $68,570₁
Applications Engineer - average salary, $70,785₁
Systems Engineer - average salary, $79,455₁

Click here to learn more about Capitol's Engineering program from the Dr. Nayef Abu-Ageel.

^{1 Salary based upon 2020 PayScale salary data}

Why Capitol?

Our location puts you in the heart of the action.

The Baltimore, Maryland/Washington D.C. area has one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies in the United States, making it easier to find internships and high-paying jobs.

Our classes are taught by working professionals.

A field like electrical engineering is constantly evolving, which makes our faculty extremely valuable since many are experts in the field.

Our motto, ‘find a way, or make one’ delivers job ready skills.

Hands on classes, combined with extracurricular clubs like; League of Legends, the robotics club, and the gaming club help you hone the skills needed to excel in the workplace.

Support for you

Whatever type of resource you need –a way to improve your math skills, a place to exercise, help with a job search or a disability – we have facilities and personnel ready to help.

Capitol Tech Opportunities

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Fusion Lab

Collaborate with other students and work on student-created, student-led projects in our Fusion Lab. Here, multiple 3-D printers, a 1.4-watt laser and computers pre-loaded with modeling software are at your disposal to work on picosatellite shell development and creation, high altitude balloon payload projects and other activities.

Team-Oriented, Multidisciplinary Projects

Professionals from all backgrounds collaborate in the real-world, so we’ve structured our labs to operate the same way. Students majoring in electrical engineering, cybersecurity, astronautical engineering and others all form teams to collaborate, trouble-shoot and explore what’s possible in our labs.

Capstone Project

You have the chance to showcase your classroom knowledge in your capstone project, which is required for graduation. Depending on your major, this could be writing a report and giving an oral presentation or building, designing and testing a working prototype.

Co-Ops and Internships

An internship is an essential first step to launching your career. Our reputation helps to open doors, plus our career services office provides guidance on how to write a resume to career-related events and much more.

Key Faculty

Dr. Charles Conner

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Dr. Hasna Banu

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Dr. Mohamed Shehata

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Degree Details

The bachelor of science in electrical engineering degree (BSEE) is a total of 120 credits, which covers electrical engineering, technical courses, mathematics and sciences, English and social science courses.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Total Credits: 120

Electrical Engineering - 42 Credits

EE-304 Digital Design I	3
EE-309 Circuit Design and Simulation	3
EE-359 High Frequency Circuit Design	3
EE-362 Microcontroller System Design	3
EE-406 Signals and Systems	3
EE-409 Network Analysis and Synthesis	3
EE-453 Control I	3
EE-456 Digital Signal Processing	3
EE-457 Senior Design Project I	3
EE-458 Senior Design Project II	3
EE-460 Electromagnetic Fields	3
EE-461 Communications Theory	3
CS-150 Introduction to Programming Using C	3
Technical Elective*	3

Technical Courses - 21 Credits

EL-100 Intro to DC/AC Circuits	3
EL-150 DC/AC Circuits and Analysis	3
EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits	3
EL-204 Digital Electronics	3
EL-250 Advanced Analog Circuits	3
EL-261 Introduction to Communications Circuits and Systems	3
EL-262 Microprocessors and Microassembly	3

Mathematics and Sciences - 33 Credits

CH-120 Chemistry	3
MA-261 Calculus I	4
MA-262 Calculus II	4
MA-263 Calculus III	4
MA-340 Ordinary Differential Equations	3
MA-345 Probability and Statistics for Engineers	3
PH-261 Engineering Physics I	4
PH-262 Engineering Physics II	4
PH-263 Engineering Physics III	4

English Communications - 6 Credits

EN-101 English Communications I	3
EN-102 English Communications II	3

Humanities/Social Sciences - 18 Credits

BUS-174 Intro to Business and Management	3
BUS-301 Project Management	3
HU-331 Arts and Ideas	3
SS-351 Ethics	3
Humanities Elective*	3
Social Science Elective*	3

*See appropriate department for approved list.

Please check with an Academic Advisor to confirm degree requirements and program electives.

The program educational objectives (PEOs) are:

PEO 1. Within three to five years of graduation, electrical engineering alumni will have successful careers or engaged in an advanced study in electrical engineering or related fields.

PEO 2. Within three to five years of graduation, electrical engineering alumni will continue to adapt changes in technology and society, and be effective communicators in their profession.

PEO 3. Within three to five years of graduation, alumni will utilize their electrical engineering knowledge and critical thinking skills to participate in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems facing humankind.

The student outcomes (SO) are listed below.

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

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2022-2023 academic year, beginning in Fall 2022 and continuing through Summer 2023:

There is no charge for online application, $25 fee for paper application
Full-time tuition is $12,915 per semester, plus fees
The active duty military tuition rate is $250 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
The retired military tuition rate is $746 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
All full-time students who keep their student account current are promised their tuition will not increase more than 1% per year for four years
For the cost of living in Capitol Technology University's modern residential facility, click here.
Academic Fee for UAS-120 $500

For 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition and fees, click here.

Related Information

The B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, HTTP://www.abet.org.

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