Why should I be a student of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Saint Louis University?
The quality of the ECE program is reflected in its full accreditation by ABET, the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology. You can enroll with complete confidence in the value of the degree you will eventually earn.
But beyond the program's external accreditation, the ECE faculty is dedicated to providing the best possible education for our undergraduate students. All lectures and laboratories are taught by our highly qualified and dedicated professors, not by graduate students. Our students are not just numbers to us, so they deserve and get our full attention in all aspects of their academic experience from the day they enter the program. We make our laboratory facilities available to our students 24/7, and incorporate their opinions into the maintenance of a high-quality program.
Our alumni are our best ambassadors. They are making an impact on various industries throughout the US. We seek their feedback on a continuous basis as another means of ensuring the program's continued quality.
Our Industry Advisory Board members, leaders in local industry, play an active role in the assessment process to ensure continuous improvement in the department’s Program Educational Objectives (PEOs).
What are my opportunities for employment after graduation?
You name the industry and you will find electrical and computer engineers playing an important part. Electrical and computer engineers enjoy professional opportunities in computer design and manufacture, integrated circuit design and fabrication, automobile manufacturing, the aerospace industry, the health care industry, defense, and so on. Our alumni continue to make a positive impact in industry at various levels of the engineering profession as engineers, managers, and vice presidents.
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What about graduate and professional school options?
A good percentage of our students have decided to continue their education in electrical and computer engineering in highly reputable graduate programs, including Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and the University of California. Our graduates have also gone on to attend law school, business school, and medical school. Our alumni include professors in highly reputable US universities, and our international students are paralleling abroad the accomplishments of our students in the United States.
What kinds of co-ops and internships will be available to me?
Students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department are highly encouraged to take advantage of co-op and internship opportunities. The program provides a variety of valuable opportunities for our students to get real-world work experience. Our Co-op and Internship office plays an important role in assisting our students to land positions in local as well as national corporations. Our industry partners are extremely pleased with the quality and work ethic of our students. It is no wonder that our graduates often receive their first employment offer from the companies where they have had internship opportunities. The list of these companies includes the Boeing Corporation, Emerson Electric, Southwestern Bell (presently AT&T), Rockwell International, Anheuser-Busch, and Anadigics.
We are looking forward to welcoming you as a member of our freshman class and caring community.
If you have additional questions or if you are seeking additional information, please contact ECE office at (314) 977-8300 or e-mail waltheslk@slu.edu.
