Electrical Engineering

Overview

Electrical Engineers play key roles in solving technical problems in many areas including biomedical engineering, communications, computers and digital hardware, electronic materials and sensor devices, image processing, control systems, alternative energy and power systems. 

The Electrical Engineering program at South Dakota State University begins the first year developing a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and communication. 

The sophomore and junior years are comprised of two intensive years of study in circuit and machine theory, electronics, signal and systems theory, electronic materials and devices, electromagnetics, and digital and microprocessor systems, providing for “breadth” in the electrical engineering discipline. 

The senior year allows students to select from a variety of specialized courses to build “depth” in areas focused in their career choice.  

These courses, along with a year-long capstone design project, where students work in multidisciplinary teams on projects sponsored by industry or SDSU researchers, provide for critical “real world” design experience before they enter the workforce.

Career Opportunities

• Electronics Design engineer

• Power and Energy engineer

• Systems or Project engineer

• Software engineer

• Quality control engineer

Accreditation

The undergraduate Electrical Engineering (EE) major is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET