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About the BS in Computer Engineering Degree

Why Study Computer Engineering at Cedarville?

Prepare yourself for a thriving career in computer engineering with Cedarville's BSCpE (Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering) degree. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed for success in the field, benefiting from modern facilities, experienced faculty, and real-world internship experiences.

Computer engineering bridges the gap between electrical engineering (the electronic hardware) and computer science (the software). You'll learn how to embed computing into systems like cars and appliances, preparing you for diverse career opportunities. But more than just job preparation, Cedarville's distinctly Christian engineering program will challenge you to use your vocation as a ministry for Christ. By pairing your studies in computer engineering with a biblical worldview, you'll grow in your faith while achieving excellence in your skills.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Program Overview

Program Highlights

Thorough — Combines aspects of computer science and electrical engineering, with courses in computer programming, microprocessors, computer architecture, mathematics, circuits, and general engineering.

Real-World Experience — Through design competitions and internships, you will gain valuable real-world experience to help you succeed in today’s high-tech professional environment.

State-of-the-Art Facilities — You’ll have access to modern and up-to-date facilities, including dedicated electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering laboratories. Our award-winning campus network, CedarNet, allows students 24-hour access to more than 175 software packages worth more than $25,000.

Accreditation — Our BSCpE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. This is the same professional accreditation you will find at large research universities. View our Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes.

Caring, Credentialed Faculty — At Cedarville you will be taught by Christian professors with doctoral degrees who care not just about your professional success, but also your spiritual and character development.

What Can You Do With a BS in Computer Engineering?

What can you do with a computer engineering degree? With near 100 percent placement rates in any given year, our graduates have found great success in securing employment as computer engineers. For example, some of our graduates are working for Northrop Grumman, AMD, Honda, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Microsoft, and Cummins.

Our graduates are also prepared to enter graduate school and have enrolled in top research universities like The Ohio State University, University of Northern Illinois, Air Force Institute of Technology, University of Dayton, and University of Cincinnati, to name a few.

Graduate and professional programs and employers welcome Cedarville University graduates each year. It is important to note that some professional career fields you may pursue require additional education, experience, and/or licensure beyond the completion of your Cedarville University undergraduate degree.

Opportunities to Learn Outside the Classroom

As you're pursuing a computer engineering degree at Cedarville, your coursework will be complemented by co-curricular opportunities.

Co-op Program — When participating in the co-op program, you will begin earning a salary while still in college, gain professional experience, make great networking connections, and more. View our co-op handbook.

Internships — Our students have found that there's no substitution for real-world experience. Our graduates have completed internships at the Air Force Institute of Technology Autonomy & Navigation Technology Center, Cummins, Northrup Grumman, Honda, among others.

Competitions — Cedarville engineering students participate in many design competitions sponsored by national and international organizations such as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), SAE International, NASA, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Check out our teams and compare their results to those from other universities — you'll be impressed!

Student Organizations — You will be encouraged to become an active member of one or more of our national and international professional societies. They organize meetings, promote tours of industry, travel to regional conferences, and rub elbows with professionals at senior section meetings.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) — IEEE, a branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, exists to promote technical and professional growth among electrical and computer engineering students.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) — SAE provides its members opportunities to gain broader insight into the engineering profession.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) — SWE is an organization that stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders.

The Society of Engineers Aiding Missions (SEAM) — SEAM's mission is to educate, equip, and engage engineers in the cause of world missions.

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society — Tau Beta Pi is the national engineering honor society that recognizes junior and senior engineering students for outstanding scholastic achievement combined with a strong character. Cedarville University is home to the Ohio Nu chapter.

Program Curriculum

Building on your core liberal arts and Bible minor courses, you will take a series of courses in electronic hardware, such as circuits, electronics, and computer architecture, and software like programming and algorithms.

Sample courses:

  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Engineering Senior Design

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.

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Vicky Fang, PhD

Professor of Computer Engineering

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Clint Kohl, PhD

Senior Professor of Computer Engineering

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