Computer Engineering Bachelors Degree Programs Pennsylvania

Be an integral part of the high-tech economy.

California University of Pennsylvania's computer engineering technology program equips you with the latest knowledge and skills in applying current technologies to practical problems and situations. This undergraduate program will give you a comprehensive technical education in computer systems hardware and software, with an emphasis in embedded systems design.

Cal U's hands-on approach to education will prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers as a computer engineering technologist. Upon graduation from this accredited program, you'll also be eligible to sit for a pre-licensing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Learn today's top skills as you prepare for the future.

As a Cal U computer engineering technology major, you'll gain in-demand job skills in:

Digital electronics.
Microprocessor engineering.
Embedded systems.
Computer networking.
Computer systems design.
Software.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Internships: As an undergraduate in Cal U's computer engineering technology program you'll be encouraged to complete a for-credit internship. You'll be placed with an organization related to your career goals to gain on-the-job experience in applying computer engineering knowledge and skills.

Top Accreditation: Cal U's computer engineering technology programs maintain international accreditation through the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.

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Projected job growth for software developers through 2024. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

$82,860^%

Median annual salary for all computer and information technology occupations. Network architect salaries average $101,210, and software developer salaries average $102,280 per year. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

Degree Benefits

There are many advantages to studying computer engineering technology at Cal U:

Small class sizes and individualized attention from highly qualified faculty.
State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
A hands-on experiential approach to education.
A broad range of career-oriented courses that give you an understanding of key technological, scientific and mathematical concepts.

Graduate Outcomes

As the economy becomes increasingly high-tech, the demand for computer engineering technology graduates is rising. Cal U's computer engineering technology bachelor's degree program will qualify you for well-paying engineering technologist positions in a range of industries from aerospace to communications and beyond. Career opportunities are diverse and plentiful in the areas of:

Software development/software engineering.
Hardware systems design.
Microcomputer/microcontroller system designs.
Computer
Product sales and marketing.

Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree

Computer Engineering Technology Labs

Cal U has four state-of-the-art computer engineering technology laboratories, including:

Labs with high-quality instrumentation packages appropriate for beginning students.
Laboratories with a more advanced set of instrumentation devices.
A dedicated senior projects lab.

Engineering Technology Club

Conduct experiments, go on industrial tours, participate in technology competitions and more by joining Cal U's Engineering Technology Club (ETC). A student-run club for electrical and computer engineering technology majors and enthusiasts, ETC is registered with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

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Bachelor's Degree Courses

Cal U's computer engineering technology courses offer you a strong blend of theoretical and practical concepts in electrical engineering technology, software engineering technology, hardware engineering technology, mathematics, computer science, natural science and general education.

Curriculum

Course	Credits
General Education Courses	41
Building a Sense of Community UNI 100 First-Year Seminar	1
Composition ENG 101 English Composition I	3
Public Speaking Any Public Speaking Course	3
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy MAT 199 Pre-Calculus	3
Health and Wellness Any Health and Wellness Course	3
Technological Literacy GET 130 Introduction to Engineering Technology	3
Humanities Any Humanities Course	3
Fine Arts Any Fine Arts Course	3
Natural Sciences PHY 101 College Physics I	4
Social Sciences ECO 100 Elements of Economics	3
General Education Options Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming Constructs ENG 217 Scientific and Technical Writing I MAT 281 Calculus I	12

Required Major Course	68
CET 235 Digital Electronics Design	4
CET 270 Introduction to Microprocessor Design	4
CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing	4
CET 350 Technical Computing using JAVA	3
CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering	4
CET 440 Computer Networking	4
CET 490 Senior Project I	3
CET 492 Senior Project II	3
CSC 124 Computer Programming I	3
CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming	3
CSC 328 Data Structures	3
CSC 378 Computer Architecture	3
CSC 400 Operating Systems	3
EET 110 Electrical Circuits I	4
EET 160 Electrical Circuits II	4
EET 215 Introduction to Instrumentation	3
MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures for Computer Science	3
MAT 282 Calculus II	3
MAT 341 Linear Algebra I	3
PHY 202 College Physics II	4

Related Electives*	11

Total	120

* Select related electives from the following:

CET 485 Special Topics in CET (var)
CET 495 CET Internship (single instance, 4 credits max)
CSC 306 Fortran
CSC 308 Python
CSC 323 Assembly Language
CSC 360 Analysis of Algorithms
CSC 420 Artificial Intelligence
CSC 455 Structures of Programming Languages
CSC 460 Language Translation
CSC 475 Theory of Languages
CSC 485 Special Topics in Comp. Sci.
MAT 381 Calculus III
MAT 382 Calculus IV

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:

Special Experience Course (1 course required): CSC 492 Senior Project II
Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering AND CSC 492 Senior Project II
Laboratory Course (1 course required): EET 110 Electrical Circuits I

Program Note: College Algebra (3 credits) and College Trigonometry (3 credits) may be substituted for Pre-Calculus, if math placement score does not permit direct entry into Pre-Calculus or if the student desires a less intense math coverage.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the computer engineering technology program at California University of Pennsylvania is to provide its students with a well-rounded education that meets the needs of the commonwealth. Specifically, graduates are to be prepared for technically oriented careers involving both hardware and software technologies of computer systems with an emphasis in embedded systems design using a hands-on approach. The program integrates teamwork and leadership skills in a blend of theoretical and applied competencies. Also, the program prepares students for changing technologies and lifelong learning. The program prepares students to take personal responsibility and to apply the highest professional and ethical standards to their activities in computer systems and to understand local, national and global issues related to the field.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org. All graduates from this program receive accredited degrees. Seniors and graduates of the programs are eligible to sit for a prelicensing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Educational Program Objectives

The general goal of the computer engineering technology program is to provide students with a broad understanding of fundamental engineering knowledge and technical skills as well as in-depth knowledge in the areas of computer science, computer engineering technology, digital electronics, mathematics and physical sciences. The objectives of the CET program are to produce graduates who can:

1. Function effectively individually and in team-oriented, open-ended activities with critical thinking to assess and evaluate complex technical and nontechnical problems in an industrial environment;

2. Communicate effectively in oral, written, visual and graphical modes in interpersonal and group situations at a level of effectiveness expected by industry employers;

3. Remain technically current and adapt to rapidly changing technologies through further formal or informal education;

4. Identify and understand professional ethical situations in business, industry and society;

5. Blend theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to solve technical problems;

6. Apply embedded-based technologies and software engineering to solve technical problems; and

7. Understand and apply project specifications, documentation and standards requirements within the engineering design process.

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are statements that describe what units of knowledge or skills students are expected to acquire from the program to prepare them to achieve the program educational objectives. The program outcomes are demonstrated by the student and are measured by the program at the time of graduation.

By the time of graduation, computer engineering technology students will demonstrate the following:

An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;

An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes;
An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams;

Employment Opportunities

The curriculum provides students with a comprehensive education to help them find employment in several areas in the private, public or government sectors. Graduates of the bachelor's degree program are qualified for engineering technologist positions. As the economy is becoming increasingly high-tech, the demand for computer engineering technology graduates is expected to escalate. The curriculum prepares students for positions in aerospace, embedded systems design, software design/implementation/verification, automotive, utilities, medical, computer and communication industries. Employment opportunities with excellent salaries are diverse and plentiful in the areas of software development, hardware systems design, microcomputer/microcontroller system designs, computer networking, product sales and marketing.

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