Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Technology

Four on-campus labs and state-of-the-art equipment gives electrical engineering technology students hands-on experience before graduation.

Do you enjoy the challenges of engineering along with hands-on problem solving? PennWest’s Electrical Engineering Technology degree can pave the way for a rewarding career in which you configure new systems and pave the way for the future of electronics.

This fully accredited undergraduate program offers you a strong blend of theoretical and practical concepts in electrical engineering technology, software engineering technology and hardware engineering technology as well as mathematics, computer science, natural science and general education. You can opt for the Electrical Engineering Technology track or pursue a specialized concentration in Computer Engineering Technology.

In either case, you’ll thrive in small classes led by distinguished faculty who have real-world experience in the field of electrical engineering. Coursework, research and experiments take place in four on-campus labs that feature state-of-the art instruments, including National Instruments ELVIS trainers, mixed-signal oscilloscopes and more.

There will be many opportunities for research, including a senior project and options to work with faculty on grant-funded and other research projects. You’ll gain job experience through internships and/or paid career experience opportunities. You’ll graduate eligible to sit for a pre-licensing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and ready to become a top performer in business, industry and society.

ABET Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology Program Criteria. 

All graduates from this program receive accredited degrees. Seniors and graduates of the programs are eligible to sit for a prelicensing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

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Credits: 122

Contact:
Lisa Kovalchick
Kovalchick@pennwest.edu
724-938-4146

$63,640

Median annual wage for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in May 2021.

Valuable internships

Work in an organization related to your career goals and receive practical on-the-job experience.

Networking opportunities

PennWest’s Engineering Technology Club is registered with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Locations
Electrical Engineering Technology (no concentration)
Computer Engineering Technology
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Concentrations

Computer Engineering Technology

Careers and Salaries

Job opportunities for electrical engineering graduates are diverse and plentiful, as are opportunities to pursue graduate degree programs. PennWest's electrical engineering technology bachelor's degree alumni have been experiencing an excellent job market and growing demand. Job titles include:

  • Field service engineer
  • Applications engineer
  • Software developer or programmer
  • Engineering technician
  • Instrumentation designer
  • Field or sales support

Program Outcomes

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  2. Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. Identify and use appropriate technical literature and apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments.
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments, and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

The Power of PennWest

PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.

Flexible. Affordable.
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