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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering

USA

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What will I learn?

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering, students will be able to demonstrate:

  • 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 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.

Students pursuing the BA degree with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering must complete:

  • A minimum of 21-23 courses (62 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
  • A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
  • A minimum of 8 courses (24 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above.
  • The requirements for one area of specialization (see below for areas of specialization). When students declare the major in Electrical and Computer Engineering, students must additionally identify and declare one of four areas of specialization, either in:
    • Computer Engineering: provides a broad background in computer systems engineering, including computer architecture, digital hardware engineering, software engineering, and computer systems performance analysis, or
    • Data Science/Systems: integrates the foundations, tools and techniques involving data acquisition, data analytics, data storage and computing infrastructure in order to enable meaningful extraction of actionable information from diverse and potentially massive data sources. Applications include wireless communication systems, digital signal processing, image processing, and networking, or
    • Neuroengineering: exploits engineering techniques to understand, repair, manipulate, or treat the diseases of human neural systems and networks, or
    • Photonics, Electronics, and Nano-devices: encompasses studies of electronic materials, including nanomaterials, semiconductor and optoelectronic devices, lasers and their applications.

The BA degree provides a basic technical foundation in electrical and computer engineering through a subset of the core and specialization courses offered by the department. The program leading to the BA degree is not accredited by the EAC of ABET and is often pursued by students as a component of a double major or dual degree program. A course can satisfy only one program requirement within the major. Students who place out of required courses without transcript credit must substitute other approved courses in the same area.

Majors

  • Computer Engineering
  • Data Science/Systems
  • Neuroengineering
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Which department am I in?

George R. Brown School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (120 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$62,874.00 per year
USD $31,437 per semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

George R. Brown School of Engineering

Duncan Hall 1016,

6100 Main Street,

HOUSTON,

Texas,

77005, United States

Full Time (120 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$62,874.00 per year
USD $31,437 per semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

August 2025

Venue

George R. Brown School of Engineering

Duncan Hall 1016,

6100 Main Street,

HOUSTON,

Texas,

77005, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of a high school diploma (or an equivalent) prior to enrollment.

English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* (Internet-based test) minimum score of 100
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 7
  • Duolingo minimum score of 130

To be considered official, all scores must be sent directly from the testing organization.

*TOEFL iBT Home Edition will be accepted and TOEFL ITP PLUS will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: January 4 (Regular Decision); November 1 (Early Decision I)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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