Engineering and Technology

Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science: 134 Credits

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Program at a Glance

Degree and credential levels offered :

Employer partners :

Sample careers graduates pursue :

Electrical engineer | Robotics engineer | Electronics engineer (except computer) | Solar energy systems engineer | Architectural and engineering managers

Location and facilities :

Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Software: CATIA for wiring and harnessing | Multisim for Circuit Design Facilities: Energy Conversion and Smart Grid Power Systems Lab Equipment: Oscilloscopes | digital multimeters | function generators

Accreditations and authorizations :

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs

Degrees for the Future of Technology

The bachelor of science in electrical engineering program was designed with the most current technology and industry research as its foundation. This includes electrical components and systems ranging from passive analog circuits, digital logic circuits, active hybrid semiconductor chips and very large-scale integrated circuits (VLS). Is this a career possibility that interests you? The skills learned in this program will help you succeed in engineering careers in a variety of fields, from domestic home appliances to aerospace and military systems.

The advanced control and communication systems courses also include training in mass media broadcast systems, digital home entertainment systems, smart cell phone and pervasive personal networks, intelligent robots, GPS satellites, active array radars and stealth aircraft or guided missiles. An electrical engineering degree will prepare you for success in many fields. We are constantly updating our electrical engineering courses and curriculum to adapt to the ever-changing industrial needs.

Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.

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97%

OF VAUGHN GRADUATES

77% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year of graduation^*

Curriculum

What You Will Study

The electrical engineering degree emphasizes both the fundamentals of electronics and systems and the multidisciplinary nature of this field. Vaughn’s electrical engineering courses train students to use analytical procedures to solve specific problems, and provides access to hands-on laboratory exercises to examine electrical phenomena. Students will gain skills to ultimately design these systems so they will perform the specific functions set by various project objectives.

The electrical engineering degree requires students to take technical electives, which our department has expanded with the ever-changing demands of the field. Students have the freedom to concentrate in one of the following areas:

Advanced Microelectronic Circuits Design
Power Systems and Machinery
DSP and Avionics Applications (Radar, GPS, Autopilot or More)
Electronic Communication and Network Systems
Control Systems (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence)
Digital and Computer Systems (Computer Engineering)

Sample Classes

Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) for Wiring and Harnessing
Electromagnetism
Linear System Analysis
Microprocessors
Principles of Control Systems
Signal and Systems
Capstone Degree Project

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Careers

Vaughn graduates move on to have successful engineering careers. Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to pursue electrical engineering internships, which in turn allows them to secure prestigious careers after graduation.

The average salary an electrical engineer can earn is very attractive to many graduates who are looking to pursue a career and field with a positive job and salary outlook. Your electrical engineering courses will help you prepare for a successful career in a high-demand field, with opportunities in a variety of industries.

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Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives are developed to prepare students for the post-graduation activities. These program objectives are intended to produce versatile engineering graduates who:

Excel in Electrical Engineering Careers

Obtain positions that require design, development, analysis and implementation of electrical systems and processes

Pursue Advanced Education

Are academically prepared for graduate programs, professional education and/or continued education

Lead Responsibly

Conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in community and professional engagement

Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data

Student learning objectives, assessment plan, job placement and employment data

❝Don’t hold back and be open to change, because if you can change your mind, you can change your life.❞

Wole Barnarde '22

A&P Certificate, Electrical Engineering BS

Propulsion Engineer

Delta Air Lines

Where Vaughn Students Land Internships and Careers

From day one, Vaughn students gain hands-on experience through internships and graduate ready to launch careers with top employers.

American Dynamics

Atlas Air

Sunvair Inc.

Cyient

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

FAA Enterprise Data and Messaging Engineering Team

FAA Tech Center

G.A.L. Manufacturing Corp.

General Electric

NASA

NASA (Marshall Space Flight Center)

Navair (Naval Air Systems Command)

New York State Department of Transportation

Rains Energy

Rashid Petroleum Company

RCM Technologies

Safe Flight Instrument Corporation

Sikorsky

United Airlines

Venture Aerobearings

Watertown Airport