Computer Engineering

Graduates of The University of Scranton engineering programs have found employment in areas such as research and development, government, industry and manufacturing, and business. The starting salary range is usually between $40,000-$50,000.

Engineering is the profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences is applied to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.

Planning for College

The University of Scranton encourages a strong college preparatory program in high school with a minimum of four years of English, three years of mathematics, social science and science, and at least two years of a foreign language with additional units taken in acceptable academic areas.

Computer Engineering at The University of Scranton

The undergraduate computer engineering curriculum at The University of Scranton is broad-based with an up-to-date content in computers, engineering science, and engineering design. The objectives of this program are to prepare our students for a professional career in computer engineering; to prepare students for formal advanced study in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering. The technical core of the program emphasizes theoretical concepts, laboratory skills, computer competency, hardware and software skills, simulation skills, and the design process.

Students in the computer engineering program study basic science, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, design, communication skills, and the humanities in order to prepare for a professional career or advanced studies. The program includes courses from the programs of computer science and electrical engineering, providing balanced coverage and integration of the hardware and software aspects of computer systems. The design process is emphasized throughout all four years, and design projects are included in the laboratory courses. The sophomore and junior years include core courses in computer algorithms, digital system design, computer architectures, microprocessor systems, computer interfacing and programming languages. This provides a foundation for the senior year, which includes electives and an in-depth two-term design project.

Outcomes

Graduates of The University of Scranton engineering programs have found employment in areas such as research and development, government, industry and manufacturing, and business. The starting salary range is usually between $40,000-$50,000

Agencies that employ University of Scranton graduates include:

• Lockheed Martin
• Naval Research Lab
• Thomas Jefferson Medical College Department of Research
• Department of Environmental Resources
• Dupont Electronics
  

Other students are currently pursuing graduate school at the University of Arizona, Georgia Tech University and Villanova, to name a few.

Finding Out More

For more information about computer engineering at The University of Scranton, please contact Dr. Robert Spalletta, Department Chair, at (570) 941-6210. His e-mail address is ras305@scranton.edu.