Program Overview
The UNT Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering offers a rigorous ABET-accredited program that emphasizes fundamental engineering principles and interdisciplinary research. It prepares students for careers in computer programming, software design, hardware development, and other fields related to the interaction between computer systems and software. Graduates enjoy favorable job prospects due to the growing demand for qualified individuals in this rapidly expanding industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at the University of North Texas (UNT) is a high-quality, academically challenging, and career-enriching program. It balances theoretical and experimental aspects of computer engineering, emphasizing a core competency in fundamental engineering principles. The program aims to serve the citizens and industrial organizations in the United States and Texas, particularly those in North Texas. It has been ABET-accredited since 2006 and educates students on engineering computer software to interact with computer systems and hardware components. The department fosters a collegial atmosphere conducive to intellectual and scholarly pursuits for both faculty and students, strongly encouraging interdisciplinary research.
Teaching:
The department strongly encourages interdisciplinary research. The program provides access to a group of hosted virtual machines running Ubuntu Linux, offering general-purpose computing via remote SSH connectivity. An Apache web server and a MySQL database server are also available within this environment.
Careers:
Possible career fields include:
- Computer programming and app development
- Game programming
- Hardware and software design
- Information systems management Graduates with practical experience are expected to have favorable job prospects due to the rapid growth in computer systems design and related services, coupled with a limited supply of qualified individuals. Computer scientists and engineers also enjoy some of the highest starting salaries among engineering professions.
Other:
- The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. These designations place UNT among the top institutions in the country in the field of computer security.
- Current research interests of the faculty include theoretical computer science, databases, visualization, game programming, wired and wireless networks, computer security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer systems architecture, agent-based systems, collaborative learning, parallel and distributed processing, and numerical analysis.
- The Living Learning Community brings together engineering students who live on campus to enhance academic and social experiences.
