Computer Engineering, B.S.Cp.E.

Degree and Accreditation:

Computer Engineering program graduates obtain the B.S.Cp.E. degree. The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunications(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

General Education (36 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

The Engineering degree programs (B.S.Ch.E., B.S.C.E., B.S.Cp.E., B.S.E.E., and B.S.M.E.) only require 2 courses/6 hours of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Program Requirements

Computer Science core courses:

Computer Engineering core courses:

Technical Electives:

ENEE 4710 - Embedded Systems or
CPEN 4710 - Advanced Computer Systems
6 hours of ENEE, CPSC and/or CPEN courses at the 3000- or 4000-level

Engineering core courses:

ENME 1011 - Introduction to Two- and Three-Dimensional Modeling
ENME 1850 - Introduction to Engineering Design
ENME 1030 - Basic Engineering Science
ENME 1030L - Freshman Engineering Laboratory
ENCE 1040 - Vector Statics
ENCE 2220 - Probability and Statistics for Engineering (QR)
ENCE 3520 - Engineering Economy or
CPEN 3850 - Interdisciplinary Design Project I
CPEN 4850 - Interdisciplinary Design Project II
Note: for qualified students, CPEN 4995R or ENGR 4995R , Departmental Thesis (4 hours), may substitute for CPEN 4850 (3 hours).

Electrical Engineering core courses:

Additional Information and Notes

All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering core courses, including technical electives, as a condition for graduation.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

128 total hours required.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.