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Electrical Engineering
Degree
BS in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
School
Department
At a Glance
Electrical engineering is essential to everything from communications systems to household appliances to emerging alternative energy sources. Our dynamic program will teach you how to research, design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacturing of critical electronic systems, equipment, and devices. Working alongside experienced faculty mentors, you’ll gain the skills, technological knowledge, and hands-on experience to excel as an electrical engineer in a broad range of career or graduate school opportunities.
Undergraduate Program Options
MAJOR
RESEARCH TRACK
MINOR
You’ll Benefit From:
- Small class sizes and strong mentorship from dedicated faculty
- An interdisciplinary environment with engagement across STEM disciplines
- Summer internship opportunities
- State-of-the-art laboratories with advanced engineering software and equipment
- Experiential learning and hands-on practice to boost career readiness
Careers
As a TCNJ School of Engineering graduate, you’ll have the education and experience to pursue your goals—whether you choose to launch your career or attend graduate or professional school. We have an outstanding student placement record, and our students are often sought out by employers and graduate programs.
Recent Employers
- AT&T
- Lockheed Martin
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
- Raytheon Technologies
- Verizon
Electrical Engineering Research Track
The electrical engineering research track enables exceptional students to pursue a faculty-mentored research experience for two to four consecutive semesters at 0.5 or 1.0 course units per semester.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
At TCNJ, students have access to and exposure to cutting-edge equipment and dedicated specialty laboratories. Hands-on labs empower you to both apply skills and confirm theoretical principles learned in the classroom. Recent multimillion-dollar investments ensure students learn in modern facilities with advanced instrumentation and state-of-the-art design, prototyping, and validation tools.
Faculty
Our accomplished electrical engineering faculty are dedicated instructors and mentors. Get an inside track on innovative research from faculty collaborating across academia and industry.
An Extensive Network
Study alongside talented peers, learn from faculty with valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections and genuine enthusiasm for supporting students.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
