This degree is the first step towards immediate employment or further study in computer 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 / EAC).
Can you imagine what your world would be like without your IPod and IPad, your smart phone, computer, and other smart devices? Are you fascinated by the microminiature world of the electronic chips that we find in almost every piece of technology we use everyday? Do you want to help solve some of the grand challenges of our society? Then you could be wired for a high-powered career in computer engineering.
We will challenge your inquisitive mind and prepare you to succeed through an emphasis on innovation, real-world applications, and evolving technologies. Learn the technical and people skills employers are looking for in our innovative and award-winning Design4Practice Program. Develop your tech-savvy by using industry caliber design, simulation, and analysis tools. Build your teamwork, communication, and thinking skills by collaborating on student design projects.
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.
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In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 123 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 239 |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-S | Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
| Licensing or Certification | This program may lead to licensure or certification. |
Purpose Statement
The BS in Computer Engineering will prepare you to work with other engineers and scientists to develop innovative consumer electronics, sensors and instrumentation, integrated circuits, communication systems, computers, and control systems. Computer engineers use digital design and engineering skills to design microcontrollers, microprocessors, and computing systems of all sizes.
Coursework and learning experiences in our program provides students with professional preparation in the study and application of the principles of mathematics, computer science, physics, and the natural sciences for the analysis, design, test, manufacture, and maintenance of computing systems. In addition to the underlying principles of electricity and computing, our curriculum provides you with a solid foundation in problem-solving, analysis, design, project management and preparation for professional licensure. Students have multiple opportunities to learn and practice design starting with our introductory engineering design class and culminating in a Capstone experience that involves engineering design, project management, teamwork and significant client communication.
Our curriculum will help you pursue a career designing and developing the latest smart phone, electronic chips, and products in between that benefit people by connecting, healing, informing, entertaining, defending, and providing the essentials for life.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, students will have the ability to:
This major requires 100-101 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 100 - 101 units:
Math and Science Requirements (31-32 units)
Required courses must be completed with a C or better. No more than one D is allowed in professional electives. Up to six units of letter-graded individualized study (EE 485 or EE 497) may be used to meet degree requirements.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 126 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 coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 123 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.)
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.
This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan wherein a student may start a master's degree while simultaneously completing their bachelor's degree.