Central to Transformational Energy Solutions.
CCSU's BS in Electrical Engineering offers students the opportunity to build knowledge and skill in traditional applications of electrical engineering, as well as innovative applications in emerging fields.
The curriculum includes courses and laboratories in both traditional electrical engineering and emerging fields such as renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles, etc. The program emphasizes undergraduate education through quality instruction with a strong focus on analysis and design.
Program Features
Program emphasizes analysis and design and is supported by hands-on experiential learning
All-new cutting-edge facilities and laboratories in electrical and renewable energy
Small class sizes enable close interaction with instructors
Format for most classes is lecture and lab taught by the same professor, not by a graduate assistant
Strong New England region industry support
Program supported by quality curriculum with lowest in-state tuition of Connecticut's four-year institutions
Curriculum designed to align with the renowned ABET accreditation criteria (Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET)
Financial aid and scholarships available
Free on-campus child care available
The Electrical Engineering program is pursuing accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
Learning Outcomes
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Engineering, Science, and Technology
Applied Innovation Hub 203,
NEW BRITAIN,
Connecticut,
06050, United States
Applicants must have successfully completed secondary education.
English language proficiency requirement
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information on the TOEFL may be obtained from Educational Testing Services. The three versions of the TOEFL that a prospective student may take are listed here with minimum acceptable scores:
The International English Language Testing System Exam (IELTS) is also accepted. A minimum band score of 6.5 is required for admissions consideration.
Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 95
Application deadline: International students should apply by April 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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