Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers a bachelor’s of science in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET). This program helps prepare graduates for technical positions in the expanding fields of electronics, computers and microprocessors, instrumentation, and electrical equipment. The primary objective is to provide a broad foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of electrical and electronic circuits, digital circuits, computers, electrical machinery, and programmable logic controls.

Admittance into the BS EET degree is automatic for students who have completed their associate EET degree at any other Penn State location. The BS EET program also articulates with Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep programs. Secondary students who have graduated from a program covered by a signed Penn State Articulation Agreement may be eligible for special admission procedures and/or advanced placement.

Program Educational Objectives

The BS EET program educational objectives are to produce graduates who, during the first few years of professional practice, will be able to perform the following functions or activities at a level appropriate to their baccalaureate degree:

  1. Graduates will advance as engineering technologists in electrical systems, eventually becoming leaders in their respective fields.
  2. Graduates will positively impact society, act with ethical responsibility, and thoughtfully consider economic and environmental issues, among other matters.

  3. Graduates will keep expanding their knowledge and embracing new ideas in their field. They might do this by pursuing further studies, participating in professional organizations, and taking on more responsibilities within their fields.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology program should demonstrate:

  1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Please note: Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

1The baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Program Criteria.