Majors, Minors and Certificates
Majors
The undergraduate programs in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science emphasize the practical applications of electrical engineering and computer sciences and the technological needs of society. The School of EECS at Penn State focuses on an unparalleled student-centered collaborative curriculum between our electrical engineering, computer science and computer engineering programs that address the critical need for innovative and creative engineers for the cutting-edge economy of today and tomorrow.
We offer bachelor of science degrees in:
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Minors
A minor is an academic program, with a minimum requirement of 18 credits, that supplements your major.
Computational Sciences Minor
Offered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the computational sciences minor introduces students to the fundamental skills needed to apply computational techniques to their specific domains. The minor focuses on practical application of computing technologies for data analysis including foundations in programming, developing computational models, and constructing event-driven programs. Learn more »
Computer Engineering Minor
Offered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Computer Engineering Minor provides students with the fundamental topics of computer hardware design, including digital logic design, computer organization, computer communication networks and computer architecture. Learn More >>
Cybersecurity Computational Foundations Minor
The Cybersecurity Minor offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is designed for students in computational majors who wish to acquire the technical depth to design and construct secure cyber systems. Building upon a core computer science foundation the minor includes courses in computer security, mobile and wireless security, software security and networking. Learn More >>
Quantum Information Science and Engineering Minor (coming soon)
Offered jointly between the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Science, the Quantum Information Science and Engineering Minor provides the background necessary to understand general issues in quantum information science and engineering. The basics of quantum mechanics will be introduced and applied to quantum information, computing and communication.
Artificial Intelligence Engineering Minor (coming soon)
Offered jointly between the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Electrial Engineering, the Artificial Intelligence Engineering Minor equips students with core AI techniques and tools, including mathematical and computational foundations, enabling students to apply these techniques to application in their major discipline, particularly computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering.
Other Minors Across Penn State of Interest to EECS Undergraduate Students
Here is a list of other minors throughout the Penn State system that are good complements to EECS majors.
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business – Liberal Arts
- Economics
- Electronic and Photonic Materials
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Leadership Development
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Sciences and Technology
- Mathematics
- Music Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Physics
- Product Realization
- Technical Writing
Because most engineering companies operate in a global marketplace, the ability to communicate in a language other than English is an important skill. Consider a foreign language for your minor:
Penn State engineering students are not limited to these minors alone. Check out the Undergraduate Bulletin for a complete list of options.
Certificates
A certificate program requires you to complete a set of core requirements in a certain area through a combination of in-class work and co-curricular experiences. Once attained, your certificate program will be noted on your transcript and will enhance your résumé to set you apart from others in your field. The College of Engineering currently offers eight certificate programs:
