Kansas City's Jesuit University
Electrical Engineering Degree
Program Description
An electrical engineering degree from Rockhurst University is a powerful achievement. Responsible for the technology that powers our lives, an electrical engineer designs, tests, and improves electronic equipment from lighting and wiring systems to cars to smart phones. Rockhurst offers one of the more unique engineering programs in Kansas City, preparing you for all electrical engineering requirements, and ensuring that graduates are well-versed in each facet of the industry — from unique specialties to fundamental electrical engineering basics.
What is electrical engineering?
An electrical engineer is responsible for an impressive amount of the electrical technology we utilize in our daily lives — from designing to testing, an electrical engineering degree prepares graduates to manage technology as small as a microchip… and as large as a power plant. Our partnership program provides you with the technical knowledge and skill set you need to work immediately in most areas of this exciting profession.
Learning Outcomes
- An emphasis on classes including mathematics, communications, biometrics, control systems, and more
- Rockhurst’s electrical engineering degree will ensure familiarity with areas of study including Circuit Theory, Signals and Systems, Waves and Fields, Power Systems and Microelectronic Circuits
- The knowledge needed to complete all electrical engineering requirements and qualify for electrical engineering internships
Course Map
Experiences
Electrical engineering students participate in a variety of highly-engaging, educational, and fun projects to enhance their learning and understanding of the electrical engineering field.
Outcomes
- Electrical engineering jobs are expected to stay consistent in the coming years
- In 2011, electrical engineers earned an average yearly wage of $89,200
- The electrical engineering industry is rapidly evolving, creating exciting career variety for graduates
