Program Overview
The Electrical Engineering minor at Mount Union equips students with practical skills in applying scientific principles to design and control systems, machines, and processes. The program covers diverse fields, including microelectronics, power systems, robotics, and software development. Graduates are highly proficient in developing real-life applications and have a 100% placement rate in industry or graduate schools.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Electrical Engineering minor at Mount Union provides students with practical experiences in applying scientific and mathematical principles to design, manufacture, and control structures, machines, processes, and systems. The program encompasses various fields, including microelectronics, electromagnetics, computers, power systems, controls, robotics, telecommunications, signal and image processing, instrumentation, solid state materials and devices, software development, bioengineering, and mechatronics. Graduates will be proficient in developing and implementing real-life applications, such as power generation and distribution, electronic communication systems, manufacturing automation, aerospace avionics systems, sensors and instrumentation, medical diagnostic tools, and image processing.
Teaching:
The program features an outstanding engineering faculty with expertise in various electrical engineering fields. Students engage in a dynamic curriculum with a strong emphasis on real-world applications through projects, labs, internships, and field experiences. A required international experience and an engineering capstone design course provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Careers:
Graduates have a 100% placement rate for careers in industry or graduate schools, with over 94% securing paid engineering internships. The program prepares students for a wide range of potential career paths, including:
- Electrical Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
