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Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering is one of the fastest growing segments of engineering. Electrical engineers work with the supply and flow of electricity to improve the devices and systems we use everyday. They can work on large or small electrical systems and are responsible for designing, building, testing and maintaining electrical parts and networks. And with an optional concentration in robotics, you can personalize your studies to align with your interests and career goals.

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Program Overview

Why Study Electrical Engineering at UD?
  • Personalize Your Experience: Compliment your major or connect with your passion by adding a minor or concentration to your degree program. The UD School of Engineering offers more than 30 minors, or you can choose a minor outside of engineering.
  • Electives and Lab Experiences: Computer engineering offers more technical electives and lab classes than most other engineering major at UD. These experiences are integrated into coursework to deepen your understanding of basic computer and electrical engineering concepts and bring them to life.
  • Get Involved With Faculty Research: We're big enough to have significant research programs, but small enough to involve you in meaningful undergraduate research with our faculty as early as your first year.
  • Capstone Project: Your academic journey culminates in a senior year capstone course, where you and your team will solve a real-world challenge for a client. You;ll be paired with UD engineering students from majors outside electrical engineering to work together to find a solution. Many clients go on to adopt the solutions presented to them by our student teams.
  • ABET Accredited: Our accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce.

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Degree Information and Sample Plan

This degree offers an optional concentration in robotics.

You can also choose from a variety of minors to personalize your educational experience.

Sample Plan of Study

This is a sample plan of study for students starting at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary depending on previously earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations, and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your holistic advisor if you have any questions.

Semester 1
  • HUM 101 – Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times
    3
  • PHY 206 – General Physics I - Mechanics
    3
  • PHY 210L – General Physics Laboratory I
    1
  • MTH 168 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
    4
  • EGR 103 – Engineering Innovation
    3
  • EGR 102 – Introduction to the University Experience for Engineers
    0.5
  • Total Credit Hours 14.5
Semester 2
  • HUM 102 – Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good
    3
  • CPS 150 – Algorithms & Programming I
    4
  • PHY 207 – General Physics II - Electricity & Magnetism
    3
  • MTH 169 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
    4
  • Total Credit Hours 14
Semester 3
  • ENG 200 – Writing Seminar II
    3
  • ECE 201 – Circuit Analysis
    3
  • ECE 201L – Circuit Analysis Laboratory
    1
  • MTH 218 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
    4
  • EGR 270 – Data Analytics Fundamentals
    3
  • EGR 200 – Career Launchpad: Preparing for Success
    0.5
  • Total Credit Hours 14.5
Semester 4
  • Natural Science Elective
    3
  • ECE 204 – Electronic Devices
    3
  • ECE 204L – Electronic Devices Laboratory
    1
  • ECE 215 – Introduction to Digital Systems
    3
  • ECE 215L – Digital Systems Laboratory
    1
  • MTH 219 – Applied Differential Equations
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 14
Semester 5
  • Social Science
    3
  • CAP Advanced History Elective
    3
  • MTH Elective
    3
  • ECE 303 – Signals & Systems
    3
  • ECE 303L – Signals & Systems Laboratory
    1
  • ECE Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 6
  • ECE 314 – Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
    3
  • ECE 314L – Fundamentals of Computer Architecture Laboratory
    1
  • ECE 334 – Discrete Signals & Systems
    3
  • ECE 340 – Engineering Probability & Random Processes
    3
  • PHY 232 – The Physics of Waves
    3
  • ECE Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 7
  • CAP Advanced PHL/REL
    3
  • Tech Elective
    3
  • Tech Elective
    3
  • Tech Elective
    1
  • ECE 415 – Control Systems
    3
  • ECE 431L – Multidisciplinary Design I
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 8
  • CAP Arts
    3
  • CAP Advanced PHL/REL
    3
  • Tech Elective
    3
  • Tech Elective
    3
  • ECE 432L – Multidisciplinary Design II
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 15
* Select from list approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

At the University of Dayton, our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP), encourages you to integrate knowledge — and put it to use.

Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.

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Available Concentration

This degree offers an optional concentration in robotics.

Robotics Concentration

The robotics concentration is designed for students who want to apply electrical and computer engineering principles to the design and control of robots. Beginning with foundational courses in circuits, signals, electronics and programming, students progress to topics such as control systems, computer vision, embedded computing and machine perception, all with robotics applications.

Hands-on laboratory and project work emphasizes the integration of hardware and software, preparing students to design, build, and optimize robotic systems, with emphasis on industrial robotics. A culminating design project allows students to apply their knowledge to real-world robotic challenges, equipping them to innovate in fields ranging from manufacturing to medical and service robotics.

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Admission Information

At the University of Dayton, applying is free and test scores are optional. When you apply, you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.

Learn about our admission process, then apply using UD's application or the Common App.

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Tuition and Financial Aid

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.

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Success After Graduation

Get more than your foot in the door — get ready for success. At our School of Engineering, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and engineering world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. It’s a key reason why employers love hiring our students — they can hit the ground running.

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$75,922 average

starting salary for electrical engineering majors

98% success rate

after graduation for the School of Engineering

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Find Your Home in Engineering

Our Diversity in Engineering Center connects engineering students, faculty, staff, industry and community partners with opportunities for academic success, professional networking and inclusive communities.

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Co-ops and Internships

Take your engineering experience to the next level and find your passion with co-op and internship opportunities. Our Engineering Co-op and Internship office helps students find placements.

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Bachelor's Plus Master's Program

With UD's Bachelor's Plus Master's (BPM) program, you can earn your bachelor's degree and a master's degree at an accelerated pace — often completing your master's degree within just one year of earning your bachelor's degree.

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Engineering for the Common Good

UD's ETHOS Center connects students to community partners around the world for community-engaged engineering education, research, partnerships and action. You can participate in immersions or breakouts in the U.S. and abroad for hands-on social impact engineering projects.

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