2013-2014

Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

This degree is the first step towards immediate employment or further study in electrical engineering. It opens the door to technical exploration in design, production, renewable energy, and future problem-solving.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). (ABET / EAC).

  • Available Emphasis Areas:
  • Computer Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
  • Electrical Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2018

  • To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.

    • All of Northern Arizona University's diversity, liberal studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
    • At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
    • At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
    • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

    The full policy can be viewed here.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • At least 42 units of preprofessional requirements
  • At least 65-66 units of professional requirements
  • Be aware that you may not use courses with an EE prefix to satisfy liberal studies requirements
  • Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 127 units

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 127
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 239
Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required Required
Additional Fees/Program Fees Required
University Honors Program Optional
Progression Plan Link Not Available

Major Requirements

  • Take the following 107 - 108 units:

    Preprofessional Requirements (42 units)

    • Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
      • Computer Engineering Emphasis  (23 units)Electrical Engineering Emphasis (24 units)
        • EE 222 (3 units)
        • PHY 263 (3 units)
        • Additional units from any other course with a prefix of AST, BIO, CENE, CENS, CHM, CM, CS, EGR, ENV, FOR, GLG, MAT, ME, PHY, PHS, or STA - with the following exceptions (3 units):
        • Additional units from any 400-level EE courses (9 units)
        • Additional units from any 400- or 500-level EE courses (6 units)
General Electives

  • Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 127 units of credit.

    You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)

Additional Information

  • Also note:

    • You must earn a "C" or better in all required courses.
    • No more than two grades of "D" in your major elective courses.
    • Three units of letter-graded individualized study (EE 485 or EE 497) may be used to meet degree requirements.

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

  • PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION

  • Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of $500 per year in students' Junior and Senior years has been approved for this program.


  • Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan Option

  • This program is available as an Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan. Integrated Programs provide the opportunity for outstanding undergraduates working on their bachelor’s degree to simultaneously begin work on a master’s degree, allowing them to complete both degrees in an accelerated manner. Students must apply to the master’s program by the application deadline, and meet all requirements as listed on the Integrated Program website to be considered for admission. Admission to programs is competitive. Many qualified applicants are denied because of limits on the number of students admitted each year. Be sure to speak with your advisor regarding your interest in Integrated Programs.