Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Program Description

The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at Sam Houston State University will equip you to explore everything from circuit boards to sophisticated networks and systems and prepare you to take the lead for current and future problems of the engineering technology for better serving needs of the people and industry. A successful completion of the B.S. in ECET degree will prepare you for nearly any field that hires electrical, electronic, and computer engineers including automation, industrial controls, instrumentation, robotics, energy, and power utilities, biomedical, aerospace, automotive, agriculture, oil and gas, heavy and industrial equipment, consumer products, telecommunications, wireless communications, and more.

Mission

The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program fosters professionals through quality and application oriented breadth of education and experience. The program contributes to the advancement of ECET in support of hardware, software, and systems engineering.

ECET Plan of Study

Click here to see the plan of study flow chart for the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Program.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Graduates will apply principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to solve real-world problems.
2. Graduates will apply their theoretical knowledge to design, build, test, analyze, and improve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to electronics and computer engineering technology (ECET) disciplines.
3. Graduates will effectively use communication and project management skills in oral, written, visual, and graphic modes within interpersonal and team environments in the ECET disciplines.
4. Graduates will grow professionally practicing life-long learning through self-study, continuing education, participation in technical societies, and/or pursuit of professional certification.
5. Graduates will evaluate the social and ethical implications of their work and will comply with all codes and regulations governing their work.

Student Learning Outcomes

ECET graduates will demonstrate an ability to:
1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the ECET discipline.
2. Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the ECET discipline.
3. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

The PEOs and SLOs were revised and approved on Sept 22, 2023 at the Fall 2023 IAB Meeting. SLOs were briefly revised and approved on January 19, 2024 at the Engineering Technology Department meeting. Also, approved at the Spring 2024 IAB Meeting on March 1, 2024.

Enrollment Statistics (2017-2024)

Graduation Statistics (2017-2024)

Potential Career Fields

• Alternative Energy Solutions
• Analog/Digital Electronics
• Automation and Control
• Circuits and Systems
• Computer Programming
• Electrical and Power Machinery
• Embedded Control Systems
• Hardware Design
• Industrial Robotics
• Instrumentation and Data Acquisitions
• Networking

Potential Companies for Employment

• GE 
• John Deere
• Caterpillar
• Continental Tire
• Honeywell
• Toyota
• Honda
• Lockheed-Martin
• Ford
• GM
• Johnson and Johnson
• Amazon
• Exxon
• Boeing
• Nissan
• Quanta Services

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A minor in Electronics is also offered. For more information on those course requirements click here.