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Electrical and Computer Engineering
Microelectronics. Electromagnetics. Optics and sensors. From watches and gaming consoles to doorbells and dishwashers, computers are built into almost every part of daily life. If you’re passionate about technology and excited about innovation, you're in the right place.
At Dordt, whether you’re drawn to electrical or computer engineering, you’ll gain the skills to turn your passion into a profession, exploring everything from designing circuits and systems to building hardware and software that make a difference. And through it all, you’ll learn how to glorify God by engaging your field from a distinctly Christian perspective.
Program Overview
In Dordt’s electrical and computer engineering programs, you’ll explore technologies that power our world—from energy systems and microprocessors to software innovations. Supported by expert faculty, cutting-edge labs, and valuable internships, you’ll build the skills to innovate confidently. Throughout your studies, you’ll grow in knowledge, skill, and faith, ready to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving field.
What You'll Learn
Explore programming, circuitry, and electronic materials through hands-on projects and a robust engineering curriculum. Collaborating on real-world projects, you’ll use the latest tools and technologies in every course—from electronics, dynamic systems and process control, embedded microcontroller systems, computer systems, and data communications.
What You Can Do With An Electrical and Computer Engineering Concentration
When it comes to electrical and computer engineering, you can choose from a variety of career options including the ones listed below. Whatever you choose to do, with your identity firmly rooted in Christ, you’ll be equipped to live out your faith every day.
Electrical Technician
Electrical Technicians install and manage different electrical components.
Computer Systems Manager
A Computer Systems Manager manages computer-related activities and systems to ensure they are meeting the organization’s technology needs.
Automotive Engineer
Automotive Engineers design and assemble different vehicles, vehicle parts, and systems.
Career Preparation
°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ's 2025 Career Outcome Rate was 99.7%! “I believe it is also, in part, indicative of the type of graduates we are encouraging our students to become—that is, graduates who don’t just learn for the sake of learning, but graduates who continue to learn for the sake of serving," said Dr. Ethan Brue, dean for technology and applied sciences. "°¼Í¹ÊÓƵis not just about training students for competence, but it is more about inviting students to embrace the goodness of work out of a deep care for the world.â€
Students who choose the electrical engineering concentration will complete five required engineering courses and four elective courses from a selection of engineering and physics courses. This coursework includes at least one additional credit hour of lab work.
Those who choose the computer engineering concentration will complete two engineering courses, four computer science courses, and two courses from a special selection of engineering and computer science courses, in addition to completing the general requirements for an engineering degree.
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Faculty
With experience in a variety of fields, our faculty members are equipped and ready to help you succeed.
Science and Technology Center
While studying electrical engineering at Dordt, you'll have the opportunity to spend time in Dordt's Science and Technology Center. Informally known as the "Science Building," the Science and Technology Center is home to labs for mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, and computer-aided design.
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