Design Systems That Power Our World
Housed in the Engineering and Computer Science Division, Pitt-Johnstown's Electrical Engineering major 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.
Electrical Engineering prepares students to study, design, build, and maintain electrical and electronic systems that power modern society, including energy systems, manufacturing facilities, appliances, and telecommunications networks.
The study of Electrical Engineering prepares students for careers in power generation and distribution, electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, automation, controls, and related engineering fields. Graduates are also well prepared for graduate study and professional licensure.
Students develop the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to design engineering solutions, analyze data, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and adapt to emerging technologies. The curriculum also emphasizes ethical and professional responsibility, project management, and lifelong learning.
Faculty combine classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experiences and engineering design projects, helping students apply engineering principles to real-world challenges while preparing for successful careers in the profession.
The experience of small class sizes, individualized advising, close faculty mentorship, laboratory and design experiences, and an ABET-accredited curriculum helps prepare students for graduate education and successful careers in electrical engineering and related fields.
Get To Know Our Faculty
Chandana Jayasooriya, PhD Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Maddumage Karunaratne, PhD Professor of Electrical Engineering