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Undergraduate

Programs

The School of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers undergraduates a wide variety of options for attaining their undergraduate degrees and gaining real-world experience during their academic careers.

Electrical Engineering Curriculum

Students taking our curriculum can obtain a broad background in electrical engineering, or they can develop a concentration in computers, electronics, or telecommunications/signal processing.
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Computer Engineering Curriculum

This joint program between electrical engineering and computer science educates in the fundamentals of math and physical sciences and helps build the analytical and design skills that solve the problems professional computer engineers face every day.
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Engineering Physics Curriculum

This special undergraduate program is a joint effort between the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Materials Science, and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. It is ideal for students who have an interest in physics but who wish to hone their skills in engineering.
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Photonics Program

Photonics is one of the fastest-growing high-tech industries in the world today. This new interdisciplinary education program is offered to students majoring in physics, chemistry and electrical engineering. Students completing the program will earn a Certificate in Photonics in addition to the Bachelor of Science degree.
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other Degree options

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Accreditation

The electrical and computer engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 (410) 347-7700.
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Admissions

Students from the Engineering Freshman Program at the University of Pittsburgh must satisfy certain criteria to be considered for admission into the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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Minor

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a minor for students in the School of Engineering who are not majoring in Electrical Engineering.
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Funding

Several options are available to assist with your college expenses.
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Activities

Many activities and organizations are available to our students.
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Research Opportunities

There are a number of opportunities for EE and CoE undergraduates to be involved in projects with faculty and graduate students.
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Administration

Find how Quality Point Average is calculated, how cross registration works, grading options, and other administrative matters.

Resources

Swanson School of Engineering admissions

SSOE Approved Hum/SS Electives

Pitt Schedule of Classes

A&S Course Descriptions

EE Undergraduate Handbook

Courses

Listings and Descriptions

ABET 2005
Self Study

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