Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree | Geneva College

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Electrical Engineering

Supply society with electricity and electronic products that make the world turn round

The improvement of quality of life has been powered by electricity. From developing the latest smartphone to ensuring the safe transmission of electricity, competent electrical engineers are in high demand. When you enroll in the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering degree program at Geneva College, you set yourself up for success on a career path that has demand worldwide.

Learn the fundamentals of energy and power systems to better shape and support our evolving world.

Engage with Local Industry

Work on industry-sponsored design projects across the Pennsylvania region, like designing and building a robotic arm

Modern Courses, Modern Issues

Learn the newest skills and tools in the field of engineering, considering the impact and issues associated with engineering solutions

International Competitions

Participate in international, intercollegiate competitions and put your electrical skills to the test

Key Courses

Communications Engineering

Use lab exercises to learn about antennas, communication circuits, and their properties

Electronic Devices & Circuits

Analyze and create power supplies, amplifiers, and circuitry in both a lab and classroom setting

Electrical Machines

Explore the world of energy, machinery, power transfer, magnetic circuits, and more

Linear Circuit Analysis

Study the fundamentals of circuits in this introduction to electrical analysis

Experienced & Accomplished Faculty

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Geneva's Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Engineering Science.

Engineering students at Geneva earn a BSE degree built around a core engineering curriculum that provides students with broad exposure to the field. Students will also choose a specific concentration by working with an advisor to decide which engineering discipline is right for them.

Engineering Program Educational Objectives

We recognize that our students and graduates make choices and commitments that we do not control. Nevertheless, we state our objectives on the assumption that our graduates stay in the engineering profession and make the choices and commitments that we encourage.

Objectives: Within five years of graduation, graduates of Geneva College’s Engineering program will:

  1. Be employed in the engineering profession and, with experience, assume increasing levels of responsibility.

  2. Obtain professional certifications and/or advanced degrees appropriate to their career path.

  3. Be active members of Christian churches and engaged in church leadership roles, Christian service, and/or community service appropriate to their gifts and opportunities.

Engineering Program ABET Student Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the engineering program, graduates will have achieved the following outcomes:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively and ethically with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed in social and professional spheres, using appropriate learning strategies.
  8. an understanding of the biblical concept of calling, particularly of the calling to be an engineer.
  9. an understanding of the relationship between science, technology, and a Christian worldview.

Engineering Enrollment and Graduation Data

Career Outcomes

When you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program, you learn how to lead with innovation. Our hands-on experiential learning courses develop interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills that ensure your career success. In this highly lucrative, in-demand field, you’ll be equipped to take on electrical or electronics engineering roles across a range of industries designing, developing, assessing, and overseeing the manufacture of a variety of electrical equipment.

$101,780

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the median annual wage for electrical engineers is $101,780.

100 Years

Of engineering at Geneva College

“If engineering is essentially a decision-making process, then ethics is embedded in engineering from beginning to end.” - Dr. James Gidley, Geneva College professor emeritus

Be prepared for careers such as...

  • Aerospace
  • Automation
  • Aviation
  • Biomedical Systems
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Military and Defense

Further your electrical engineering impact...

  • Get your master's degree at schools like Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of Pittsburgh, and Princeton
  • Help defend and protect our nation by designing electrical products for the government
  • Work for big names like IBM, General Electric, Westinghouse, and Aerotech

Employers of our graduates say, Geneva students demonstrate subject matter excellence and professional preparation; dependability and strong work ethic; and an exceptional ability to engage others constructively in workplace contexts.

Clubs & Affinity Groups

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American Society of Civil Engineers

Promoting student interaction with each other and members of the engineering profession

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Engineering Ambassadors

Become agents of change through leadership, conversations, presentations, and hands-on activities that explore how engineering impacts society

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Society of Women Engineers

SWE meets weekly throughout the semester for a variety of activities including speaker events, projects, study help sessions, and outreach events

Geneva Engineering graduates are employed at many of the world's top companies

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