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The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program equips graduates for thriving careers in the dynamic and demanding electrical engineering field. Electrical engineers design everything from tiny implantable medical devices to massive power generation systems that energize our world. They create smart everyday products, communication and sensing systems for underwater and space exploration, entertainment technologies like music and gaming devices, and essential products for transportation and life-saving medical equipment. The ECE department provides comprehensive training through a demanding curriculum of technical courses, culminating in a year-long, collaborative capstone design project. Specializations available include computers, signal processing, electronics, communications, optical systems, electromagnetics, and renewable energy technologies. ECE electrical engineering graduates pursue careers in microelectronics, robotics, control systems, digital systems, networking, signal processing, power systems, communications, and electromagnetics. Career paths include product development, testing, system management, sales, and consulting. Some graduates pursue advanced degrees for research or teaching careers, while others advance into administrative, management, or entrepreneurial roles.
Freshman admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record and test scores to ensure that you are prepared for the rigorous curriculum you will encounter at Florida State University.
The courses listed below represent the minimum required for admission consideration:
4 English courses, at least three with substantial writing requirements
4 mathematics courses at the Algebra I level and higher
3 natural science courses, at least two with laboratory experience
3 social science courses
2 sequential courses of a world language or American Sign Language
2 elective courses, preferably in the above subject areas
The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some departments require higher scores at the graduate level:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55