B.S. Computer & Electrical Engineering

Engineer Your Future

UW-Stout's ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer & Electrical Engineering (CEE) program is designed to propel you into the future of technology. This program uniquely blends the disciplines of computer hardware and software, grounded in the principles of electrical engineering and computer science. Through a combination of innovative courses and state-of-the-art laboratories, you will gain hands-on experience from day one.

Career-Defining Curriculum

UW-Stout's B.S. Computer & Electrical Engineering program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to enhance regional and national industries. Our program focuses on building robust computer engineering expertise, grounded in the principles of electrical engineering and computer science. Featuring a calculus-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on mathematics and science, it progresses to encompass practical abilities in analysis and design, covering areas such as:

Degree Concentrations & Related Minors

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Program graduates automatically fulfill the requirements for minors in Mathematics and Computer Science but must submit an Add or Change Minor form to the Advisement Center to formally declare a minor on their academic records. We also offer minors in Advanced Automation and Biomedical Instrumentation.

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UW-Stout's B.S. Computer & Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Industry-Experienced Faculty Instruction

Forget TA-taught classes and 200-person lectures. At UW-Stout, building close relationships with our industry-experienced and academically accomplished computer and electrical engineering faculty will play a key role in your polytechnic education. Learn more about your future instructors!

Meet the Computer & Electrical Engineering Faculty

Do More in Our Industry-Standard Labs

The program distinctly prioritizes laboratory-based learning and student-led engineering design projects. It concentrates on developing hardware and software design skills for engineering systems that incorporate embedded digital processors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, and personal computers. Our small class sizes make it possible for professors to work with each one of the students on lab and project design in class. As Wisconsin's only comprehensive polytechnic university, we focus on:

Professional Internship Placements in Computer & Electrical Engineering

Take your education into industry and earn while you learn through UW-Stout’s award-winning Cooperative Education & Internship Program (CEIP) and other placements. Unlike traditional internships, our professional paid and pro bono credit-earning experiences connect you with leaders in your field, including Fortune 500 employers, impactful non-profits and government agencies, to ensure you’re set up for success long before you graduate. More than a third of Stout students accept positions after graduation with their CEIP employer.

Student Projects & Capstones

The following video showcase provides an in-depth look at the design, and computer and electrical components of CEE student projects.

Click on the dropdown menu in the upper left-hand corner of the video to watch the seven videos. Or view the student project image gallery.

Graduate Ready to Solve Tomorrow's Engineering Challenges

Each year, Stout computer and electrical engineering graduates are among the most sought-after hires to enter the workforce, routinely beating out applicants from bigger schools for coveted hardware and software positions with major employers. Why? Everything you learn at Stout enhances the skills you'll use on day one of your career. Where others list their education, you’ll be able to identify your experience. 

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