What is electrical and computer engineering?
The electronic design and structure of communication, sound and control systems, as well as the design of computer software
and hardware are some of the major areas of concern in electrical and computer engineering.
What are the career opportunities?
Graduates of the electrical and computer engineering department find challenging positions managing and directing projects in
software design, hardware design, business applications, digital computers, instrumentation, signal processing, control systems,
power generation, medical electronics, bioengineering, sound engineering, integrated circuits, plasmas, fuel cells, analog
computers, meteorological instrumentation, extra-high voltage transmission, information theory, satellites, orbiting
observatories, laser technology and teaching.
What areas of specialization are available?
Students majoring in electrical engineering may choose one of the following areas of concentration: Computer Engineering,
Communication Systems and Signal Processing, or Electronics and Device Theory.
What are the facilities?
Electrical and computer engineering laboratories include the Instrumentation, Electronics, and Communications and Control
laboratories, as well as the Logic, Design and Computer Architecture Laboratory. Computer and student project rooms are
also available.
What is the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department profile?
Each of the five professors in the department has earned a doctorate in his area of expertise. Typically, 130 students are
enrolled in the program, and many participate in the co-op program. Students are actively involved in Eta Kappa Nu, the
national scholastic honor society for electrical engineering students, and the local chapter of IEEE, the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers.
What degree is awarded?
Upon successful completion of the requirements, a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering is awarded. This is the
professional degree required for a career in electrical engineering.
Cooperative Education Opportunities
The cooperative education program (co-op) is a work-study plan which alternates periods of full-time study with periods of
full-time, paid employment. Placement in the program is not difficult: Within the immediate area of Steuben County, there are
over 300 businesses and industries for potential co-op experiences. Participation in this program enhances the students’
education by offering valuable, major-related work experience; companies recognize this and actively recruit students with
co-op experience.
Although the co-op program is not required, engineering students are strongly encouraged to participate. The program is
coordinated through Career Services.
Accreditation
Tri-State University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, USA - Telephone (312) 263-0456.
Tri-State University's programs in chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The associate degree program in
drafting and design technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
For Further Information
Office of Admission
Tri-State University
1 University Avenue
Angola, Indiana 46703-1764
(219) 665-4132 or (800) 347-4878
FAX (219) 665-4578
E-MAIL ADMIT@ALPHA.TRISTATE.EDU