The Computer Engineering Technology B.S. program provides a solid foundation in computer engineering theory and practice as well as hands-on experience with modern diagnostic and development tools and technologies. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for research and real-world experience, this program prepares you for a fulfilling career in this fast-growing field.
Computer Engineering Technology - B.S.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering Technology
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology prepares students with problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to find solutions in computer engineering technology fields.
Program Information for Computer Engineering Technology - B.S.
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Program Description
Full Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology prepares students with problem-solving skills and computer technology foundational knowledge to engineer solutions in computer engineering technology (CET) fields. The program provides students with the opportunity to study computer systems and software-hardware interface so that they are capable of analyzing the problems in the computer and networking industry and producing computer engineering, networking and software solutions. The major's curriculum includes materials necessary for students to be eligible for industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA) for career advancement.
Computer engineering technologists focus on hardware or software issues. When companies need custom applications and network systems designed, they call the computer engineering technologist. In this age of heavy computer usage, with companies using computers for a large variety of functions, the computer engineering technologist is invaluable in keeping equipment running, updating software, maintaining connectivity and interfacing with users.
Computer engineering technologists typically work for large companies, installing, testing, operating and maintaining the computer networking. They may also find employment with companies that sell computers, at computer repair stores or at independent emergency repair facilities. Other common work locations include computer and peripheral manufacturing facilities, computer distribution facilities, computer research facilities and educational institutions.
Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program.
Students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information.
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Admissions
for Computer Engineering Technology - B.S.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus: First-year admission policy on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Former Students: Former Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.
Note: Applicants should understand that this is a math-intensive program. Students admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate prerequisite knowledge on a math placement exam (the ALEKS exam) prior to starting their first semester. Students who fail to obtain the minimum score required to place into the required math courses are at risk of delaying graduation.
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Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
- Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
The educational objectives of the program are the following:
- Drive positive change in the community by engaging in careers in the field of computer engineering, information systems and other engineering technology disciplines in a manner that promotes excellence and integrity.
- Have a depth of applied skills to specialize in one or more core computer engineering areas, such as computer hardware, networks and operating systems, and equip students with problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.
- Successfully navigate the ever-changing trajectory of the computer engineering technology industry, practicing compassion as you strive to meet your personal career goals.
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Coursework
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Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) BA 44152 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1 3 or EMAT 41510 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TEAM DYNAMICS (WIC) or ENGR 36620 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING ENGR 10005 INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY 3 ENGR 20000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING 1 ENGR 23010 COMPUTER HARDWARE 3 ENGR 26305 NETWORKING I 2 ENGR 26306 NETWORKING I LABORATORY 2 ENGR 31000 CULTURAL DYNAMICS TECHNOLOGY (DIVD) (WIC) 1 3 ENGR 33222 DIGITAL DESIGN FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERING 3 ENGR 33223 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION 3 ENGR 33320 APPLIED EMBEDDED SYSTEMS I 3 ENGR 36305 NETWORKING II 2 ENGR 36306 NETWORKING II LABORATORY 1 ENGR 36337 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY 3 ENGR 46099 COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (ELR) 3 ENGR 46305 NETWORK SECURITY 2 ENGR 46306 NETWORK SECURITY LABORATORY 1 ENGR 46312 WIRELESS NETWORK AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 3 ENGR 46316 SERVER ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIGURATION I 3 ENGR 46317 SERVER ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIGURATION II 2 ENGR 46318 SERVER ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIG II - LABORATORY 1 ENGR 46351 NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN 2 ENGR 46352 NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN LABORATORY 1 ENGR 47200 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 3 Additional Major Electives, choose from the following: 6 Any Aeronautics (AERN) courseAny Computer Science (CS) courseAny Design Innovation (DI) courseAny Engineering (ENGR) courseAny Information Technology (IT) courseElectrical Circuits Electives, choose from the following: 4-7 EERT 12000
& EERT 12001ELECTRIC CIRCUITS I
and ELECTRIC CIRCUITS IIENGR 21020
& ENGR 21022SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
and SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS LABORATORYProgramming Elective, choose from the following: 3-4 CS 13001COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING CS 13011
& CS 13012COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMINGENGR 26220
& ENGR 26222PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
and PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS LABORATORYAdditional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 ENG 20002 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3 MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 PHY 13001
& PHY 13021GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 25 or PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) PHY 13002
& PHY 13022GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB) 25 or PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 6 9 6 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 4 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 - 1
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
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PHY 23101 and PHY 23102 require prerequisites outside of this program.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.250 2.000 -
Roadmap
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits ENGR 10005 INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY 3 MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Two COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 PHY 13001
& PHY 13021or PHY 23101GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)or GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)5 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 14 Semester Three ENG 20002 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3 ENGR 20000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING 1 ENGR 23010 COMPUTER HARDWARE 3 PHY 13002
& PHY 13022or PHY 23102GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)or GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)5 Programming Elective 3-4 Credit Hours 15 Semester Four ENGR 31000 CULTURAL DYNAMICS TECHNOLOGY (DIVD) (WIC) 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 Electrical Circuits Electives 4-7 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Five ENGR 26305 NETWORKING I 2 ENGR 26306 NETWORKING I LABORATORY 2 ENGR 33222 DIGITAL DESIGN FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERING 3 ENGR 33223 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION 3 ENGR 36337 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY 3 ENGR 47200 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Six BA 44152 or EMAT 41510
or ENGR 36620PROJECT MANAGEMENT or PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TEAM DYNAMICS (WIC)
or PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING3 ENGR 33320 APPLIED EMBEDDED SYSTEMS I 3 ENGR 36305 NETWORKING II 2 ENGR 36306 NETWORKING II LABORATORY 1 ENGR 46305 NETWORK SECURITY 2 ENGR 46306 NETWORK SECURITY LABORATORY 1 Additional Major Elective 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 ENGR 46316 SERVER ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIGURATION I 3 ENGR 46351 NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN 2 ENGR 46352 NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN LABORATORY 1 Additional Major Elective 3 General Elective 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight ENGR 46099 COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (ELR) 3 ENGR 46312 WIRELESS NETWORK AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 3 ENGR 46317 SERVER ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIGURATION II 2 ENGR 46318 SERVER ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIG II - LABORATORY 1 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3 General Elective 1 Credit Hours 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
Program Delivery
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Accreditation
for Computer Engineering Technology - B.S.
The B.S. degree in Computer Engineering Technology is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).
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Student Achievement Data
Computer Engineering Technology; Enrolled 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 18 64 67 98 119 127 Computer Engineering Technology; Graduated 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 - 1 6 4 8 14
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Computer Engineering Technology - B.S.
Graduates of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology work for large companies, installing, testing, operating and maintaining the computer networking. They may also find employment with companies that sell computers, at computer repair stores or at independent emergency repair facilities. Other common work locations include computer and peripheral manufacturing facilities, computer distribution facilities, computer research facilities and educational institutions.
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Computer network architects
5.0%
faster than the average
160,100
number of jobs
$116,780
potential earnings
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Computer systems analysts
7.4%
faster than the average
632,400
number of jobs
$93,730
potential earnings
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Information security analysts
31.2%
much faster than the average
131,000
number of jobs
$103,590
potential earnings
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Network and computer systems administrators
4.3%
about as fast as the average
373,900
number of jobs
$84,810
potential earnings
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Accreditation
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's College of Aeronautics & Engineering teaches the .
CENTERS IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - CYBER DEFENSE (CAE-CD) DESIGNATED PROGRAM