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Cooperative education (co-op) is an elective program offering professional work experience before graduation. Students apply classroom knowledge to solve real-world industry challenges. Through co-op, you'll establish important industry connections, develop a robust resume, and gain deeper insights into your chosen field. The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a 128-credit program in Temple University's College of Engineering, emphasizes control systems, electromagnetics, and electronics. Electrical engineers create and improve systems that maintain productivity in buildings, computers, factories, power grids, and telecommunications. They also develop electric motors, radar and navigation systems, robotics, and various electronic devices. An entry-level electrical engineering position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering, while some advanced roles may demand graduate degrees or professional certification. Electrical engineering professionals require strong foundational knowledge in core subjects. At Temple, this includes analog and digital circuit design, discrete and continuous signal processing, programming, and circuit design. This curriculum equips you with essential mathematics, physics, analytical reasoning, and other field-critical competencies. As an electrical engineering student, you'll cultivate collaboration abilities, learn to match designs precisely to specifications, and manage project timelines effectively. You can further specialize by selecting technical electives that either broaden your expertise or focus on specific engineering areas matching your interests.