Computer Engineering Technology Major (B.S.)

Computer Engineering Technology (CET) is the fusion of hardware and software engineering, focusing on the design, development and testing of computer firmware. Unlike traditional electrical engineering, CET emphasizes both programming and digital hardware, preparing graduates to work with microcontrollers, networking and system architecture. This discipline is essential in industries like telecommunications, automation and cybersecurity, where professionals bridge the gap between electronics and computing solutions.

Degree Requirements

All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

Major Requirements

Courses required in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C- and students must attain a minimum GPA in the major of 2.0.

Sample Degree Plan

This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

General Engineering Technology

• Problem Solving: an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• System Design: an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• Communication Skills: an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• Testing, Measurements, and Interpretation: an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
• Teamwork: an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Computer Engineering Technology

• Application of electric circuits, computer programming, associated software applications, analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, operating systems, local area networks, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and associated software systems.
• Application of natural sciences and mathematics at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and associated software systems.
• Analysis, design, and implementation of computer system hardware and software.
• Application of project management techniques to computer systems.
• Utilization of statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of computer systems and networks.