Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is a profession that makes creative use of mathematics and science to solve practical problems in electricity, electronics, and related areas. The goal of the Electrical Engineering program at SF State is to provide students with a practical, hands-on education that emphasizes applications.

The electrical engineering curriculum at SF State prepares students for the profession by developing their ability to formulate and solve engineering problems and design and analyze electrical components and systems. In their first two years, students obtain a solid foundation in mathematics and sciences. In their third year, students are introduced to a broad spectrum of electrical engineering disciplines. In their senior year, students gain in-depth knowledge in elective areas such as electronics, computers, communication, and robotics. They consolidate their educational experience with a capstone senior project in which they design a complete, working electronic system. In addition to solving technical problems, engineers must also be responsible and respected members of the community. Therefore, the curriculum includes a range of general education courses to round out the student's university education.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical Engineering Program Criteria.

Degree Requirements and Roadmap

• Fall 2026 and Later EE Bulletin Page: Provides the official degree requirements for the Electrical Engineering curriculum effective Fall 2026 and later.
• Fall 2023 - Spring 2026 EE Bulletin Page: Provides the official degree requirements for the Electrical Engineering curriculum effective from Fall 2023 through Spring 2026
• Pre-Fall 2023 EE Bulletin Page: Provides the official degree requirements for the Electrical Engineering curriculum prior to Fall 2023.
• Fall 2026 and Later EE Major Planning Worksheet: Lists the major requirements for the Electrical Engineering curriculum effective Fall 2026 and later, along with course prerequisites.
• Fall 2023 - Spring 2026 EE Major Planning Worksheet: Lists the major requirements for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2026 curriculum, along with course prerequisites.
• Pre-Fall 2023 EE Major Planning Worksheet: Lists the major requirements for the Pre-Fall 2023 curriculum, along with course prerequisites.

Careers in Electrical Engineering

SF State BSEE graduates pursue diverse careers in the Bay Area and beyond, applying their hands-on technical expertise across a wide range of industries. Our alumni design and test electronic systems, circuit boards, and integrated circuits in electronics; develop wireless and communication technologies in communications; and create intelligent automation systems in robotics and control. They also develop sustainable energy solutions in power and utilities, from solar power to modern electric grids; build firmware and connected devices in embedded systems; and apply signal processing to areas such as wireless communications, multimedia, sensing, and medical technologies.

High-tech companies, engineering firms, utilities, and startups value the practical skills our students develop through hands-on laboratory work and project-based learning, including the senior design capstone. Graduates also pursue master’s and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and related interdisciplinary fields.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Enrollment and Graduation Data for the Electrical Engineering Program, as of Fall 2023, is sourced from SFSU's Institutional Research.