Electrical Engineering
This program is designed to give you the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree.
What You'll Learn
Master the precision, experimentation, and design mindset that powers modern electrical engineering.
Prepare for roles in electrical and related engineering fields with this in-depth transfer program. You’ll build a strong foundation in circuit analysis, electronics, electromagnetism, digital systems, and control, alongside the physics and calculus that underlie every signal and system. Through hands-on labs and design projects, you’ll learn to model, test, and troubleshoot real electrical and electronic systems. Graduates leave with the analytical reasoning, technical computing, and design skills that four-year engineering programs and employers expect.
Where You’ll Go
Electrical Engineers
- Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Electronic Engineering Technologist
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Electronics Repairer
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2025 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script. Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.
Program Requirements
This is a suggested course sequence within our Engineering Science A.S. program for students who want to focus their coursework toward a career in Electrical Engineering. You may also be interested in suggested course sequences for Civil & Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
To graduate [ 66-68 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL098 | Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL 100 | 3 | |
| MATH120 | College Algebra | 4 | |
| MATH138 | Precalculus | 4 | |
| MATH020 | Skills & Support for College Algebra | 2 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM107 | General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| or CHEM107H | General Chemistry I Honors | 4 | |
| GEOG130 | Geovisualization: Mapping to Understand | 3 | |
| or ECON ELEC | Economics Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL100 | Academic Writing I | 3 | |
| or | A student exempt from ENGL100 must substitute a three-credit liberal arts elective. The course should be in consultation with the student’s advisor. | ||
| ENSC137 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 | |
| MATH201 | Calculus I | 4 | |
| or MATH201H | Calculus I Honors | 4 | |
| or | Students who are not able to take MATH201 in the first semester will need two extra semesters to complete this program. |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS191 | Introduction to MATLAB | 1 | |
| ENGL101 | Academic Writing II | 3 | |
| MATH202 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| PHSC211 | Physics I (Mechanics and Heat) | 4 | |
| MATH208 | Linear Algebra | 4 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI160 | Computer Science I | 3 | |
| ENGL201 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| or ENGL204 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| or ENGL210 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| MATH203 | Calculus III | 4 | |
| PHSC212 | Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism) | 4 | |
| ELEC224 | Digital Electronics | 4 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL102 | Approaches to Literature | 3 | |
| or ENVS102 | Technology and the Environment | 3 | |
| MATH206 | Differential Equations | 4 | |
| ELEC223 | Microcontroller Fundamentals | 4 | |
| ENSC203 | Electrical Science | 4 | |
| or DRAF127 | Printed Circuit Board Design | 3 | |
| or DRAF227 | Printed Circuit Board Design II | 4 | |
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