Electrical Engineering

Degree

Bachelor of Science, Major

School/College

School of Engineering and Computing

Electrical engineering majors strive to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

Create solutions with a humanitarian focus

Through applying engineering design to the world around them, students learn to produce solutions that meet specified needs with a focus on public health, safety, and welfare.

Find opportunity through industry relations

Build meaningful relationships with engineering professionals throughout your time in the program. Industry partnerships and affiliations result in a high employment rate for Fairfield’s engineering graduates in all sectors of business, government, and academia.

Learn with integrity and understand social responsibility

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

Go even further with a five year program

Fairfield's School of Engineering & Computing also has a master of science program that allows students to earn a combined BS/MS degree in electrical and computer engineering in just one additional year.

Internship Opportunities

With great emphasis on the practical application of learned skills, engineering students are given the knowledge and competence needed to thrive outside of the classroom and in the expanse of internship opportunities that awaits them prior to graduation.

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Course Requirements

Electrical Engineering Major

131 credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Five-Year EE BS/ ECE MS Program

Dual-degree programs reduce the time to a master's degree by at least one year and provide credentials that will serve the student throughout one’s adult professional career. Graduates of the dual-degree program are awarded an electrical and computer engineering MS degree in addition to their electrical engineering BS degree. The dual-degree program encourages students to pursue a graduate degree in order to broaden their educational background and their career opportunities. A graduate engineering education is key to innovation and central to economic health. A graduate degree has become far more common in the workplace, and a master's-level engineering education yields a great return on your investment. Students who complete all their requirements may receive their BS degree prior to completing their MS degree.

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Career Outcomes

NASA
Nasdaq
Lockneed Martin
General Electric
Abbott

Job Fields

Robotics & Automation
Software Design
Computer Hardware
Power Industry
Systems Engineering

"This major is very hands-on. The projects are a great way to learn and understand the material in the classes. Take advantage of the projects!"

William M, '25

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Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

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Engineering Accreditation Commission

Fairfield University’s four-year Bachelor of Science program in electrical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.

Accreditation Information

The Program Educational Objectives are broad statements that describe what alumni do within a few years following graduation. The electrical engineering program is committed to graduating engineers who within a few years of their graduation are expected to:

Apply their in-depth understanding in areas of electrical systems to solve problems in a modern technological society as productive engineers and/or enter and succeed in a graduate program.

Function effectively, both individually and within multidisciplinary teams.

Continue as lifelong learners to develop their engineering design abilities, problem-solving skills, and aptitude for innovation.

Practice professional ethics with social responsibility through service in the framework of a global technical community.

Demonstrate the organizational, leadership, and communication skills to achieve success in their chosen careers and make reasoned decisions based on a respect for diversity, and welcome it as a source for creativity, innovation, and inclusive collaboration.

Problem Solving

Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

Produce Solutions

Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

Communicate

Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Recognize

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

Cooperate & Collaborate

Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

Draw Conclusions

Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

Apply Knowledge

Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Fall 2017 Enrollment: 49
Fall 2018 Enrollment: 46
Fall 2019 Enrollment: 44
Fall 2020 Enrollment: 33
Fall 2021 Enrollment: 32
Fall 2022 Enrollment: 26
Fall 2023 Enrollment: 20

2017 Graduates: 13
2018 Graduates: 12
2019 Graduates: 16
2020 Graduates: 13
2021 Graduates: 6
2022 Graduates: 16
2023 Graduates: 8

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering majors strive to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

What You'll Learn and Do

Create solutions with a humanitarian focus

Find opportunity through industry relations