Computer Engineering Technology BS

The computer engineering technology program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career as a computing professional and who desires a challenging curriculum which offers an wholistic approach to computing. Shawnee State’s program maintains a balance between computer software and hardware by blending the most critical courses from computer science with those from electrical engineering technology.

The program also balances computing theory with application by offering rigorous courses, based on the most recent ACM/IEEE computer engineering technology curricula guidelines, and adding to each of these courses an applied lab component. These labs encourage the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world projects which involve software applications, microprocessor-based systems, and computer networks.

The overall breadth and depth of the program prepares graduates to apply computing-based solutions to problems in industry, business, and medicine. In addition, their skills help them expand the frontiers of society by enabling those in the arts and sciences to attain greater levels of achievement in science, literature, art, music, and philosophy through appropriately applied computing technologies.

Careers available to graduates of the computer engineering technology program include:

Software application developer
Hardware engineer
Software engineer
Local area network specialist
Data communications specialist
Digital system designer
Applied research and development engineer

Degree Requirements

General Education Program	24 Hours
The General Education Program is composed of 34 credit hours minimum of which 10 hours may be satisfied by the following mathematics and science requirements in the computer engineering technology curriculum: MATH 1300 and natural science courses PHYS 2211 and 2212. Further information about the GEP is listed in the General Education Program or can be obtained from the department chairperson’s office.
Mathematics Courses	13 Hours
Natural Science Courses	8 Hours
Electricity and Electronics Tech. Crs.	8 Hours
Computer Eng. Tech. Courses	69 Hours
Engineering Management Courses	3 Hours
Technical Electives	12 Hours

Total Hours Required	137 Hours

Mathematics Courses (13 Hours)

Natural Science Courses (8 Hours)

Electricity and Electronics Technology Courses (8 Hours)

Engineering Management Courses (3 Hours)

Select from either ETCO 2225 Industrial Management and Occupational Safety (3 hours) or ETPL 3320 Plant Layout and Cost Analysis (3 hours).

Technical Electives (12 Hours)

Examples of technical electives are CADD, math, visual basic, graphics, artificial intelligence, machine tools, robotics, PLC course, hydraulics and pneumatics, electromechanical courses, ETGG 1803 Concepts of 3D Graphics and Mathematics, and ETGG 4804 Optimization Techniques. Technical electives should be coordinated with the student’s academic advisor.

Bachelor Degrees

Special Notes

Students must complete—at Shawnee State— at least 12 credit hours in their majors. The 12 hours must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level. In the case of the BS natural science, at least 8 of the 12 upper division hours must be in the first concentration.
General Electives Elective hours are not limited to any particular area of study and can be earned in science to enhance the major or to complete requirements for a minor. Courses from all departments of the University can be used to satisfy the electives requirements. Electives should include courses in the arts and humanities. Coherent groups of courses are encouraged and should be chosen with the student’s career objectives and personal interests in mind. Consultation with your faculty advisor is highly recommended so that electives can be an important component of your educational experience.