Electrical Engineering Bachelors Degree Program - Electrical Power and Automation | SCIT Southern California Institute of Technology

Build practical, hands-on engineering knowledge and skills for in-demand technical careers in electrical engineering through a rigorous degree program that can be completed in less than 3 years.

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Campus or Online

Front-loaded Options: Option to start by completing the Industrial Automation Technology or General Electrician Diploma, then gain field experience while pursuing your degree to advance your career.

B.S. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree is a rigorous, heavily lab-oriented engineering program aiming to develop practical engineering knowledge and skillsets for graduates seeking broad opportunities for professional growth or advancement in electrical engineering or technologist related fields and industries. Through a hands-on integrated approach, students learn about electronic circuitry, engineering software applications, industrial and robotic systems, electrical power systems and distribution, electric machines, and more to understand how to identify and solve complex engineering problems found throughout a variety of industries. Students may choose to complete the core program curriculum or opt for a front-loaded path where they complete the Industrial Automation Technology or General Electrician Diploma so that they are job-ready early, allowing students to acquire working knowledge in their field of choice as they pursue a degree. The program supports a “work while you study” schedule that allows students to gain work experience while pursuing their education.

This program is a strong choice if:

You want to learn the practical knowledge required to solve complex engineering problems
You want to learn and develop the skill sets to apply the engineering design process to produce solutions that meet specific needs
You’re interested in electrical power and pursuing fields related to the generation, transmission and delivery of electricity
You’re interested in gaining the practical, hands-on skillsets required to pursue fields in automation
You want to build a portfolio of industry-related project experience, including a senior capstone project of your choosing, that can help you when seeking a job.

Courses are offered in 5-week modules scheduled continuously throughout the year, allowing a student to complete a bachelor’s degree in less than three years. Courses are scheduled during evening hours with start times ranging anywhere between 5pm and 9pm, with most courses starting around 6pm. Most modules have a Monday-Thursday schedule with a couple requiring a Friday schedule as well. For details and start dates, please contact the Admissions Office or request for information.

The B.S.E.E. program is offered in the following formats:

BLENDED (PART-CAMPUS/PART-ONLINE)
Some courses are offered on-campus (in-person) whereas others are offered online. Courses containing substantial hands-on labs are generally those offered on-campus utilizing SCIT’s instructional lab facilities.

ONLINE
All courses are taken fully online with trainers utilized for labs completed at home.

B.S.E.E. Curriculum

The B.S.E.E. program’s curriculum is designed to support a hands-on based learning experience that develops practical engineering skills and reinforces theory. To support our curriculum, SCIT heavily invests in expansive instructional laboratories and trainers equipped with wide-ranging, real-world industrial devices spanning various engineering disciplines. Below you will find a list of all courses required for the program*

QUARTER CREDIT UNITS: 182 Units

Indicates Lab Course

Technical

	C201A	Introduction to Computer Programming A
	C201AL	Introduction to Computer Programming A Lab
	C201B	Introduction to Computer Programming B
	C201BL	Introduction to Computer Programming B Lab
	C220	Applied Numerical Computing
	C220L	Applied Numerical Computing Lab
	C230	Computer Aided Design
	C230L	Computer Aided Design Lab
	EE103	Introduction to Electronics
	EE103L	Introduction to Electronics Lab
	EE142	Semiconductor Device Electronics
	EE142L	Semiconductor Device Electronics Lab
	EE160	Digital Electronics
	EE160L	Digital Electronics Lab
	EE210	Circuit Analysis I
	EE210L	Circuit Analysis I Lab
	EE220	Signals and Systems
	EE220L	Signals and Systems Lab
	EE242	Power Electronics
	EE242L	Power Electronics Laboratory
	EE311	Circuit Analysis II
	EE311L	Circuit Analysis II Lab
	EE3621	Advanced Digital Electronics
	EE362L	Advanced Digital Electronics Lab
	EE490AL	Senior Design Project A
	EE490BL	Senior Design Project B
	ELE100	Introduction to Electrical Engineering
	ELE100L	Introduction to Electrical Engineering Lab
	ELE210	Introduction to Electric Machines
	ELE210L	Introduction to Electric Machines Lab
	ELE230	Industrial Controllers
	ELE230L	Industrial Controllers Lab
	ELE330	Design of Control Systems
	ELE330L	Design of Control Systems Lab
	ELE350	Embedded Systems
	ELE350L	Embedded Systems Lab
	ELE352	Robotics Engineering
	ELE352L	Robotics Engineering Lab
	ELE420	Electromagnetic Fields
	ELE470	Power System Analysis
	ELE472	Electric Power Distribution Systems
	ELE474	Power System Protection
	ELE480	LabVIEW Visual Programming for Automated Systems
	ELE480L	LabVIEW Visual Programming for Automated Systems Lab
	MAN200	Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
	MAN280L	Introduction to 3D Modeling Lab

Math & Science

	MT121	College Algebra I
	MT122	College Algebra II
	MT230A	Calculus 1 A
	MT230B	Calculus 1 B
	MT235A	Calculus 2 A
	MT235B	Calculus 2 B
	MT310	Linear Algebra
	MT315	Discrete Mathematics
	MT330	Calculus 3
	MT460	Probability and Statistics
	MT470	Complex Variables
	MT480	Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
	PH200	Physics 1
	PH200L	Physics 1 Lab
	PH310	Physics 2
	PH310L	Physics 2 Lab

Humanities

	GE102	Composition and Critical Thinking
	GE102L	College Writing
	GE202	Introduction to Technical Communication
	GE202L	Technical Writing
	GE222	Introduction to Communication and Speech
	GE250	General Psychology
	GE330	Leadership
	GE350	Organizational Psychology
	GE360	Engineering Economy
	GE362	Ethics in Engineering

* Every effort has been taken to maintain an up to date list of courses on this site. Courses are subject to change. Official course lists can be found in the most recently published school catalog.

B.S.E.E. Learning Outcomes & Careers

The program enables graduates to establish careers in engineering or technologist related professions and allows for advancement in technician careers within industries related to electrical engineering. The program touches on a range of technical topics to provide opportunities for students to branch out and specialize within related fields.

Student learning outcomes include:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Key Program
TOPICS

The B.S.E.E. program focuses on industrial automation control systems and electrical power distribution and systems while expanding on core electrical engineering concepts. Key topics include: