500X330_ElecEng_IntroElectrical Engineers design, test and develop electrical systems ranging from smartphones to motors and household appliances up to large scale systems such as power stations or communication systems. Find employment opportunities across a wide span of Industry branches. Right here in the Houston area the chemical and petrochemical industry, NASA and aerospace related companies offer an abundance of electrical engineering positions to graduates and the job potential is growing.

Join UST’s Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering program to gain a strong foundation in general Engineering, Physics and other STEM subjects as well as knowledge in specialized upper division classes, such as electronics, microprocessors, control systems and robotics. Unique electives will allow you to tailor the curriculum to your desired career goals. Enjoy an array of opportunities – from traditional classroom and laboratory settings, hands -on -research, design experiences and internship opportunities.

The Department of Physics and Engineering mission is to support electrical engineering majors in their pursuit and application of knowledge in Electrical Engineering Fundamentals and to offer the community at large the next-generation Electrical Engineers who are adept at contributing to scientific and societal development. The Department of Physics and Engineering supports the UST mission by offering a learner-centered environment with small class sizes and attention by each faculty member to each student’s personal and academic development. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum to ensure student success during the time at UST as well as preparedness for future studies and employment. The Physics and Engineering faculty embraces the ethos, culture, and spirit of UST and aims to educate students not only to think critically and become competent in their field of study but also to communicate effectively and become ethical leaders.

A few years after graduation, graduates of the Electrical Engineering program demonstrate:

  1. A professional Competence in Electrical Engineering by sustaining their growth in Electrical Engineering careers, designing solutions for various technical problems, and applying their knowledge in one or more of the following fields: Electronics, Power Systems, Control Systems, Digital Systems, and Communication Systems. 
  2. Their leadership, aptitude, and skills in the field of Engineering, as manifested in their ability to communicate thoughts and ideas through written, oral, or visual means.  
  3. A sense of social responsibility, good ethical behavior and professional commitment through involvement in diverse community engagement activities and active membership in professional organizations in the field of Electrical Engineering.  

This program’s curriculum is aligned to ABET’s quality standards including the following student outcomes: https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2024-2025

Join UST’s Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering program to gain a strong foundation in general Engineering, Physics and other STEM subjects as well as knowledge in specialized upper division classes, such as electronics, microprocessors, control systems and robotics. Unique electives will allow you to tailor the curriculum to your desired career goals.

degree plan

Engineering Physics is a relatively new field in engineering. If you have a strong interest in both engineering and physics, this program prepares you to design, develop and apply new solutions in engineering, from research and development to education, medicine, law and business. The program culminates with Capstone Engineering Design classes in the 4th year, where you’ll work in a small group on one project from idea to design to realization.

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Join the Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering program at UST and learn to apply the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design chemical plant equipment and develop chemical processes for manufacturing a variety of products such as fuel, chemicals, drugs and food.

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Engineering has always been an in-demand field with a constant need for critical thinkers and problem solvers. In the Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering program you will learn the fundamentals of what it takes to be a great engineer.

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Women in Engineering Shine at UST
  • Over 30% of the students in UST’s physics and engineering program are women, remarkable among universities.
  • Half the UST physics and engineering faculty members are women, serving as strong role models for women in engineering careers.
  • Studying and working alongside other women helps you visualize your own success, making you more competitive as a woman in science.
 

50% of physics minors at the University of St. Thomas - Houston are women

Physics and engineering faculty members are women.