Academics

Electrical & Computer Engineering

General Information
Electrical and Computer Engineering are among the fastest growing engineering fields today, and together they form the single largest engineering discipline. Electrical and computer engineers draw upon mathematics and science to design devices, systems, and processes in every industrial and technological sector including: power generation, transmission, and conversion; industrial controls and manufacturing; robotics; data communications; and a wide variety of electronic consumer products such as cell phones, personal computers, DVD recorders/players, and satellite radios. Computer engineers are also involved in the design of computer hardware - from large-scale memory arrays and parallel-processing mainframes to small-scale processors and high-speed data buses.

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Required Courses
Department of Physical Sciences

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at York College have a variety of career paths from which to choose, including research and development in:

Computer Hardware
Embedded Control Systems
Mobile Robotics
Automated Manufacturing Systems
Consumer Electronics
Power Generation, Transmission, and Conversion
Signal Processing and Communication Systems
Engineering Systems Analysis and Synthesis

Graduates of our programs are also well prepared for graduate study in engineering, business, law, or medicine.

Objectives
If you like to improvise, invent, and build things, and are interested in computer technology, electronic devices, and power, communication, and control systems, then you should consider the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at York College. Here, students participate in a rigorous program of study in science, mathematics, and engineering, as well as the humanities and social sciences, to prepare for a quality lifelong career. Each student also completes three semesters of paid professional work through the mandatory cooperative education program.

Financial Assistance Available
All first-time, fully admitted freshmen of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program are guaranteed a one-third tuition academic scholarship that is renewable for four years. A variety of other academic achievement scholarships and need-based awards are available. Contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information.