Electrical Engineering Degree | Bachelor of Science

Build the Future You Want With an Electrical Engineering Degree from MC.

MC’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree Provides Hands-on Training To Think Critically and Solve Problems

Engineers’ ability to harness the power of electricity has significantly improved the quality of life for people around the world. Electric power grids, wireless phone networks, and transferring data through the cloud — all enabled by electrical engineering — have undeniably transformed the world. As technology continues to develop, electrical engineers will continue to play a crucial part of future advancements. The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) program at Mississippi College is designed to put you front-and-center in this cutting edge field.

MC’s coursework will train you to think critically and encourage you to look for new ways to leverage technology and find solutions to problems facing society. MC’s electrical engineering program prepares you for a career in one of the most in-demand and well-compensated career fields worldwide. In the United States, engineers recently accounted for the majority of the ten highest paying degrees in terms of starting salaries, with electrical engineers earning a median starting salary of just over $75,000.

SAMPLE SEMESTER COURSE SCHEDULES

Electrical Engineering Courses

For past curricula, please refer to the University Catalog

English (9 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
English Composition I	ENG 101	3 hrs.
English Composition II	ENG 102 or 103	3 hrs.
Writing Proficiency Exam	ENG 099	0 hrs.

And any one of the following:

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
World Masterpieces	ENG 211	3 hrs.
Survey of British Literature	ENG 212	3 hrs.
Survey of American Literature	ENG 213	3 hrs.

History (6 hours required)

Choose one of the following two-semester cycles:

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
World Civilization or	HIS 103-104 or	6 hrs.
History of the United States	HIS 211-212	6 hrs.

Bible (6 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
Introduction to the Old Testament	BIB 110	3 hrs.
Introduction to the New Testament	BIB 120	3 hrs.

Social Sciences (3 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
Economic Principles I	ECO 231	3 hrs.

Fine Arts (3 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
Art Appreciation	ART 125	3 hrs.
Music Appreciation	MUS 125	3 hrs.
Introduction to the Theatre	THE 125	3 hrs.

Physical Education (2 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
Fitness for Life	KIN 123	2 hrs.
Nutrition for Well-Being	KIN 124	1 hr.
Physical Activity Courses	PED ___	1 hr.

Electrical Engineering Core Courses (45 hours)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
Introduction to Electrical Engineering	ECE 101	2 hrs.
Logic Design	ECE 201	3 hrs.
Logic Design Lab	ECE 202	1 hr.
Electric Circuit Theory	ECE 301	4 hrs.
Electric Circuit Theory Lab	ECE 302	1 hr.
Electronics I	ECE 305	3 hrs.
Electronics I Lab	ECE 306	1 hr.
Electronics II	ECE 315	3 hrs.
Electronics II Lab	ECE 316	1 hr.
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers	ECE 320	3 hrs.
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Lab	ECE 321	1 hr.
Electromagnetic Theory I	ECE 325	3 hrs.
Electromagnetic Theory II	ECE 326	3 hrs.
Signals and Systems	ECE 330	3 hrs.
Electric Machines	ECE 401	3 hrs.
Feedback Control Systems	ECE 405	3 hrs.
Communications Systems	ECE 421	3 hrs.
Senior Design I	ECE 451	2 hrs.
Senior Design II	ECE 452	2 hrs.
Service Learning	ECE 490	0 hrs.
Professional Development	ECE 099	0 hrs.

Electrical Engineering Elective Courses (9 hours required)

Nine hours of 400-level ECE courses, with the exception of ECE 401, ECE 405, ECE 421 , ECE 451, and ECE 452. At least three of these hours must be from one of the following courses: ECE 431 , ECE 433 , or ECE 435

Mathematics (21 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II, III, and IV	MAT 121, 122, 221, 222	12 hrs.
Introduction to Linear Algebra	MAT 213	3 hrs.
Introduction to Differential Equations	MAT 352	3 hrs.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics	MAT 353	3 hrs.

Physical Science (12 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
General Inorganic Chemistry I	CHE 141	4 hrs.
Fundamentals of Physics I and II	PHY 251 and PHY 252	8 hrs.

Computer, Physical and Engineering Science (12 hours required)

Course Name	Course Number	Hours
C for Scientists and Engineers	CSC 105	3 hrs.
Computational Tools for Engineers	ESC 205	3 hrs.
or Data Structures For Engineers	CSC 205
or Optics	PHY 313
or Statics	ESC 311
Thermodynamics	ESC 315	3 hrs.

Students at Mississippi College are also required to complete Chapel requirements based on their classification at the time of enrollment. See the University Catalog for more details.

In order for an applicant to be admitted into the Electrical Engineering program, the applicant must meet all the requirements for admission to Mississippi College and an open slot must be available in the Electrical Engineering program. Additionally, the following requirements must be satisfied:

Applicants applying for admission to the program must either satisfy the following two criteria:

The applicant must have at least 4 units of high school mathematics which must include 2 units of algebra, 1 unit of geometry, and at least one-half unit coverage of trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus

AND
The applicant must have a Math ACT score of 25 or higher (or equivalent SAT score). Special exceptions can be made in some instances for applicants with a Math ACT score of 24 (or equivalent SAT score) based on the applicant’s level of performance in their high school trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus courses.

OR satisfy the following:

The applicant must have a cumulative collegiate GPA of 2.00 or higher and must have passed MAT 113 Trigonometry or MAT 119 Precalculus or MAT 121 Calculus I (or their equivalent) with a grade of C or higher

Applicants with justifiable circumstances may petition the Department Chair for special admission.

Students with coursework deficiencies will be required to enroll in the necessary prerequisite courses. These courses will be in addition to those contained in the Electrical Engineering curriculum and may extend the time for graduation.

If you have any questions about the Electrical Engineering admissions process, please contact Dr. Chris Maggio.

Program Details

Degree Options:
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
Format:
Traditional

Faculty Contact

Chris Maggio

Associate Professor and Chair, Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics

Program Accreditation

The Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) program at Mississippi College is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

For more information about ABET, visit www.abet.com.

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What Can I Do With An Electrical Engineering Degree?

Any task that involves using electricity to deliver power, transfer information, or control the operation of a device or system can require the expertise of an electrical engineer. Below are just a few possibilities.

Telecommunications

From design and development of mobile phones to the tower systems that enable wireless communication, engineers are integral to modern communication systems.

Manufacturing

Engineers work across the manufacturing spectrum, designing, developing, and supervising the manufacturing of electric motors, navigation systems, electrical systems and more.

Computing

The modern world runs on the internet, and electrical engineers make sure it runs smoothly by designing computers and network systems that efficiently transfer and store data.