Electrical Engineering, BS
Consistent with the university’s mission, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) program at Sonoma State University strives to prepare students to be learned individuals capable of pursuing fulfilling careers in a changing world. Additionally, the program aims to meet the undergraduate technical education needs of the community, business, and industry of the North Bay region. A broader mission is to enable graduating engineers to acquire the knowledge and experience necessary to prepare them for lifelong learning, advanced study, and leadership roles in business and the community.
The BSEE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). It is an innovative program in which the curriculum has been designed to provide students with education in electrical engineering, electronics, and communications.
The BSEE curriculum consists of 90 units of major courses in electrical engineering, programming, mathematics, physics, and life sciences, and 30 units of general education courses. A 58-unit electrical engineering core includes courses in electrical, computer, electronics, and communications engineering such as circuits, analog/digital electronics, electromagnetic fields, microprocessors, analog and digital communications, and networking, as well as electives in emerging fields such as radio frequency (RF) communication, robotics and computer vision, internet-of-things, field programmable gate array (FPGA), artificial intelligence, semiconductors, antennas, and a capstone project. Upper-level electives empower students to delve more deeply into their areas of interest. Each course incorporates theoretical and practical learning experiences. The senior-year capstone project provides students with the opportunity to consolidate their educational experiences. The curriculum fosters students’ ability to formulate problems, analyze alternatives, make decisions, and solve problems. Internships and research are encouraged to give students real-world experience and enhance their communication and interpersonal skills. A 31-unit basic science core consists of courses in mathematics, physics, and life sciences and has a 3-unit overlap with the electrical engineering core. A 48-unit general education curriculum, of which18 units are satisfied in the major, encompasses courses in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, quantitative reasoning, arts, humanities, social sciences, life-long learning, self-development, and ethnic studies.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Complete a high/secondary school curriculum which totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, and earn a graduation diploma or certificate
Complete high school curriculum with above satisfactory grades or marks which is equivalent to a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 grading scale or a qualifying Multi factor score.
In addition to minimum admissions requirements, international student applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum English proficiency required to attend Sonoma State University. International applicants may meet English proficiency by:
- Having attended 3 years full-time at an institution (secondary or postsecondary) where English is the primary language used OR
- Having been educated in one of the countries that qualify for an English waiver (listed below) OR
- Completion of GE Area A2/1A (Written Communication) at a US institution with a grade of C- or better OR
- Submit official verification of English proficiency via an exam (English proficiency test scores are valid when received from the testing agency and will be valid for 2 years from the test date).
TOEFL iBT Total Score = 61
TOEFL Paper-Based Exam = 500
IELTS Overall Total Band Score (Academic) = 6.0
Pearson PTE = 47
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
89528 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 200 USD