Learn to Power the World
Consider where we would be without power plants, televisions, cell phones, and biomedical devices. Consider all the progress still to come in the fields of fiber optics, computers, and robots. The real-world implications of advances in electrical engineering are immense, and the possibilities are endless.
As an electrical engineering major at the University of New Haven, you will study the behavior of electrons in three areas — electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism — as you learn to design, develop, and oversee the operation of electrical and electronic systems.
Through this program, you will:
- Learn to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- Design and conduct experiments, then analyze and interpret data
- Work hands-on in fully equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories
- Master modern techniques, skills, and engineering tools
- Explore the impact of engineering within global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Design systems, components, and processes to meet specific needs and comply with realistic economic, environmental, social, ethical, and political restraints
- Develop an understanding of society, cultural heritage, and the human condition as it relates to advances in engineering
- Take coursework in a multidisciplinary curriculum that includes physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer programming, and engineering science
- Gain real-world experience through an internship program that often leads to full-time employment after graduation
- Have the opportunity to double major in computer engineering or computer science with just one year of additional study
- Learn from a faculty whose specializations span the most important areas of electrical engineering
Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
Envision Your Future
The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.
$101K
Solutions Engineer
10% Growth 2017-2027
$134K
Engineer Manager
5% Growth 2017-2027
$87K
Programmer Analyst
20% Growth 2017-2027
Selected Courses and Programs
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Random Signal Analysis
The elements of probability theory. Continuous and discrete random variables. Characteristic functions and central limit theorem. Stationary random processes, auto correlation, cross correlation. Power density spectrum of a stationary random process. Systems analysis with random signals.
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Power Electronics
Switch-mode power electronics, switch-mode DC power supplies, switch-mode converters for DC and AC motor drives, wind/photovoltaic inverters, interfacing power electronics equipment with utility system, power semiconductor drives, magnetic design, electro-magnetic interference (EMI).
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Computer Architecture
Characteristics of instruction set architecture and microarchitecture; RISC and CISC ISA design; cache and memory hierarchy; physical and virtual memory; pipelining; branch prediction; out-of-order execution,; superscalar; project work in behavioral-level microarchitecture.
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Fiber Optic Communications
The fundamentals of lightwave technology, optical fibers, LEDs and lasers, signal degradation in optical fibers. Photodetectors, power launching and coupling, connectors and splicing techniques. Transmission link analysis. This course will include selected laboratory experiments.
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Full List of Courses for Electrical Engineering
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, check out the Academic Catalog:
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For an independent study project, Tristan Cowan ’15 built a unique machine that measures a person’s height. The report gained attention in the academic community when it was published, and the experience set the stage for the engineering graduate to pursue a career developing simulation systems.
Accreditation & Awards
ABET Accreditation
The bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering offered by the Tagliatela College of Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. https://www.abet.org/
Electrical Engineering Program Objectives and Outcomes
Enrollment and Graduation Data for the Tagliatela College of Engineering
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges - Engineering Programs
The University’s Tagliatela College of Engineering is again rated in the top third in its category (institutions that do not offer a doctorate in engineering).
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Next Steps
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Admission Requirements
Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
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Financial Aid Opportunities
We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
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