{"id":11,"date":"2020-09-22T11:05:08","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T15:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/electrical-computer\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-11-12T13:33:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:33:52","slug":"bs-computer-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/electrical-computer\/cadet-programs\/bs-computer-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Engineering, B.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earn-your-degree-in-computer-engineering\">Earn your Degree in Computer Engineering <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn at The Citadel School of Engineering, <strong>one of the top-25 ranked engineering programs in the nation and at the top institution in the Southeast<\/strong>. The&nbsp;<strong>Computer Engineering Degree<\/strong>&nbsp;at The Citadel provides a strong foundation through hands-on projects, small class sizes, and mentorship from experienced faculty. Students gain the technical expertise and leadership skills to excel in today\u2019s fast-changing technology landscape. Combining academic rigor with The Citadel\u2019s commitment to discipline and ethics, the Computer Engineering degree equips graduates to lead with integrity and impact in the global engineering community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-can-you-do-with-a-computer-engineering-degree\">What can you do with a Computer Engineering Degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a national median annual salary of $100,000+, computer engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design new computer hardware, creating schematics of computer equipment to be built<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the computer hardware they design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze the test results and modify the design as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update existing computer equipment so that it will work with new software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many computer engineers design devices used in manufactured products that incorporate processors and other computer components and that connect to the Internet. For example, many new cars, home appliances, and medical devices have Internet-ready computer systems built into them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer engineers ensure that computer hardware components work together with the latest software. Therefore, computer engineers often work with software developers. For example, the hardware and software for mobile phones and other devices frequently are developed at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Information obtained and adapted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. News &amp; World Report)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-educational-objectives\">Program Educational Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within a few years (3-5 years), Citadel Computer Engineering bachelor&#8217;s degree graduates are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Succeed in the practice of Computer Engineering, by ethically and judiciously applying engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustain awareness of engineering-related issues through employment, professional development, professional registration, or graduate education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be principled leaders with strong communications and team-building skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-outcomes\">Student Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Citadel\u2019s Electrical and Computer Engineering programs includes assessment to demonstrate that students obtain the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate effectively with a range of audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cadet-academic-classifications\">Cadet Academic Classifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadets at The Citadel are classified academically as freshmen (4A,4B), sophomores (3A,3B), juniors (2A,2B), or seniors (1A,1B) according to the progress they have made toward meeting course requirements for their designated academic majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These academic classifications are based on the number of hours earned at The Citadel or transferred to The Citadel from another college or through Advanced Placement (AP) or the College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP). For example, to be classified as a second semester sophomore (3B) as an Electrical Engineering major the cadet must have earned at least 45 credit hours at The Citadel or through transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cadet-classification\">Cadet Classification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Academic Classification<\/th><th>Credit Hours Required<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>4A<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4B<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3A<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3B<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2A<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2B<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1A<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1B<\/td><td>105<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/MAP-ENG-Computer-01112023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Major Academic Plan (Map) for Computer Engineering<\/a> or our <a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/electrical-computer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/elec-cadet-course-descriptions.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/electrical-computer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/elec-cadet-course-descriptions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">undergraduate course descriptions<\/a> for more course information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These courses and others offered outside of the major can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.citadel.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Citadel&#8217;s Corps of Cadets&#8217; Catalog<\/a>&nbsp;online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn your Degree in Computer Engineering Learn at The Citadel School of Engineering, one of the top-25 ranked engineering programs in the nation and at the top institution in the Southeast. 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