Electrical Engineering, BS
Electrical Engineering, BS
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Program Delivery
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Total Credits
128 Credits
About the Program
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering provides the education needed to make you adaptable as technologies evolve, and successful throughout your career. The curriculum comprises several main components by offering courses in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, science (particularly physics), and core EE subjects.
The BSEE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program Criteria.
Focus of Study
The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering are statements that describe the accomplishments of graduates 3-5 years post-graduation:
Illuminate: lifelong learning in electrical engineering
Alumni are expected to learn new and emerging engineering technologies and pursue graduate school or technology careers, including but not limited to technical development, project management, and technical sales.
Investigate: demonstration of electrical engineering principles
Alumni should demonstrate the ability to find and access information relevant to an application under development and have the ability to understand and approach various engineering problems and convert their solutions into engineering products.
Innovate: creative application of electrical engineering principles
Alumni should apply the theory and techniques of electrical engineering to innovative real-world solutions.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has established the following educational outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). By the time of graduation, students are expected to demonstrate:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
- An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- An ability to communicate effectively
- The acquisition of the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solution in a global, economic, environmental and social context
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- A knowledge of contemporary issues
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Program Requirements
The BS in Electrical Engineering requires the following:
- A minimum of 128 hours must be completed with a cumulative CU GPA of 2.0.
- A grade of “C” or higher in ECE 1411, ECE 2411, and ECE 2610.
- Completion of an Exit Interview during the final semester before graduation.
Program Coursework
Required Courses
| Electrical Engineering Core Courses 44 Credit Hours |
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| Technical Elective Courses 9 Credit Hours |
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Additional technical electives may be chosen from the list below, as well as ECE courses at the 3000 or 4000 level. Other courses in BIOL, CHEM, CS, MAE, MATH, and PES numbered 4000+ may be accepted with a petition completed prior to taking the course.
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Electrical Engineering Elective 14 Credit Hours |
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Lecture Electives 12 Credit Hours |
Complete four of the following:
*Students must meet course prerequisites |
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Lab Electives 2 Credit Hours |
Complete two of the following:
*Students must meet course prerequisites |
| Computer Background Courses 6 Credit Hours |
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| Mathematics 18 Credit Hours | Courses |
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Required Courses 15 Credit Hours |
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Mathematics Elective 3 Credit Hours |
Select one MATH course numbered 3110 or above (except MATH 3810). |
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Basic Science 16 Credit Hours |
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Required Courses 11 Credit Hours |
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Additional Courses 5 Credit Hours |
*Students may also complete any other PES courses with a prerequisite of PES 1110. Please talk with an advisor to make sure the courses are approved in the program prior to completion. |
For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Admission Details
Admission Criteria for Freshman Students
- Rank in the upper 30th percentile of high school graduating class
- ACT composite score of 25 or above or an SAT composite score of 1120 or above
Expected High School Work
- English - 4 units
- Math - 4 units (at least two years of algebra, one year of geometry, one year of advanced math)
- Natural Science - 3 units (one year of physics, one year of chemistry)
- Social Science - 2 units (government, history, economics, psychology, sociology)
- Foreign Language - 2 units (all in a single language)
- Academic Electives - 1 unit
Students that do not meet assured admission criteria can be admitted by the Engineering Committee but are not guaranteed admission to the College of Engineering.
Transfer Students
Students transferring into the College must have completed at least 13 semester hours and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3, including completion of Calculus I. Students completing 30 semester hours must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 before being admitted into their major, including courses equivalent to MATH 1350, MATH 1360, and either CHEM 1401/CHEM 1402 or PES 1110. All math courses must be completed with a score of “B” or better for admission into the College. The student should understand that engineering degree requirements differ from one campus to another-from course selection to the number of credit hours required for the degree. An official transcript evaluation will be provided when you attend New Student Orientation.
Intra-University Transfer Students
Students from other colleges at UCCS may transfer to the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Students transferring into the College must have completed at least 13 semester hours at UCCS and have a cumulative CU GPA of at least 3.3, including completion of Calculus I. Students completing 30 semester hours must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at UCCS before being admitted into their major, including MATH 1350, MATH 1360, and either CHEM 1401/CHEM 1402 or PES 1110. All math courses must be completed with a score of “B” or better for admission into the College. Intra-University Transfer guidelines for the BI in Electrical Engineering are the same as for the BS in Electrical Engineering. Intra-University Transfer guidelines for the BI in Computer Science, Computer Security, and Game Design and Development are as follows:
a. A student must complete at least 15 credit hours in LAS with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better AND each course in their intended major, in the Innovation core, and math must be completed with a grade of “C” or better AND they must have the explicit approval of an EAS faculty advisor in their intended major in order to transfer into the College of EAS.
b. A student may transfer into the College of EAS in a BI major without the explicit approval of an EAS faculty advisor in their major if they complete at least 15 credit hours in LAS with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better AND in each course in their intended major, in the Innovation core, and math is completed with a grade of “B” or better.
The Streamlined Application is designed to offer outstanding UCCS students and alumni an expedited application to graduate school in participating programs.
If you are interested in applying, please fill out the regular application. Once you select what you have previously attended UCCS, it will ask you if you will be submitting the streamlined application.
Submit the application, a $60 non-refundable application fee, and all required supporting documents. The GRE is waived for streamlined applicants in Electrical Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering, MS
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
- The application requires 1 recommendation, resume, goal statement