Electrical Engineering Major
Electrical engineers draw upon mathematics and science to design devices, systems and processes in every industrial and technological sector, including power generation, transmission, and conversion; industrial controls and manufacturing; robotics; data communications; and a wide variety of electronic consumer products such as cell phones, personal computers, DVD recorders/players and satellite radios.
If you like to improvise, invent, and build things, and are interested in computer technology, electronic devices, power, communication and control systems, then you should consider the Electrical Engineering major.
Careers in Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineers have a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from (among others) electrical/electronics design work, industrial and manufacturing engineering support, field engineers and engineering consulting.
Specialization areas may include:
- Automated Manufacturing Systems
- Consumer Electronics
- Power Generation, Transmission and Conversion
- Signal Processing and Communication Systems
- Mobile Robotics
- Computer Hardware
- Embedded Control Systems
Alumni Story
Phillip Barnett ’11 (Hummelstown, Pa.) works as part of a team that supports a growing international market at the "Sweetest Place on Earth." Learn more.
Co-op Program
Engineering Co-operative work experience is a requirement for all Engineering students. Through this program you will have the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience with paid professional engineering work in industry. Learn more about our Co-op Program.
ABET Accreditation
The Electrical Engineering major at York College is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Faculty Spotlight
Watch as Wayne Blanding, Ph.D., talks about the electrical and computer engineering programs at York College, and find out why he thinks students should chose York.
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