Electrical engineering is an exciting field of study with a broad scope and significant impact on modern society. Almost every technology in history that distinguishes the 20th and 21st centuries has the imprint of electrical engineering — electric power, radio, television, radar, satellite communication, global positioning systems, medical diagnostic and procedure systems, sophisticated domestic appliances, cell phones, computers, and sophisticated sensors and control systems used in under water, space exploration and national security. View our full description
Electrical engineering has indeed advanced national and global prosperity by research, development and application of electrical and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity. By the strength of groundbreaking research and application, electrical engineering has helped create the global village.
By choosing electrical engineering, you'll be embarking on an exciting and productive career.
As an electrical engineering student at Texas A&M, you'll have the benefit of a program which will prepare you
for a wide range of career opportunities.
The course of study includes foundation classes in math, physics and chemistry.
You'll be able to specialize in circuit design, communications, controls and signal processing, computer engineering, electrophysics, power systems, and electromagnetics or microwave engineering.
The department's state-of-the-art laboratories will help you to explore a wide range of subjects in the field of
electrical engineering. These laboratories are directed by faculty who are recognized leaders in their areas of
specialization.
We also have a program for undergraduates to involve them in the research program. The
students can elect to work with a faculty member on his ongoing research program, thereby gaining useful
hands-on experience in addition to access to a wealth of knowledge that the faculty member has to impart.
Many electrical engineering students gain further hands-on experience through the university's cooperative
education program, which pairs them with top engineering firms for semester- or year-long work assignments.
A variety of jobs await you as an electrical engineering graduate including research, engineering design, technical
sales, system operation, education or management:
- Research engineers apply laboratory science and mathematics to real-world problems.
- Design engineers make laboratory prototypes into useful products.
- Sales engineers use engineering know how to understand and help satisfy the technical needs of their customers.
- System engineers operate and maintain electrical systems or provide technical support to customers.
You may elect to go to get a graduate degree in electrical engineering, medical school or law school, or an MBA. Many students seek in-depth, specialized education through advanced degree programs.
Electrical engineering is defined by activities that include research, education or design functions that depend in some fashion on electrons and photons.
