Aug 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

B.S. in Computer Engineering


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The BS degree in Computer Engineering will prepare the student for a wide variety of professional careers in the Engineering field. This is the most rigorous degree in the Computer Science department. Computer engineering is the combination of Computer Science with Electrical Engineering. This degree is in high demand and can provide a starting point for many high technology fields.

The program equips the graduate to:

  1. Design and implement computer-based solutions.
  2. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems implemented in computer programming languages.
  3. Apply critical thinking skills to design electronics systems.
  4. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences about information in engineering.
  5. Apply software and hardware design to solve practical problems.
  6. Operate as a team member to plan tasks, manage risk, and produce deliverables on time.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of emerging technologies and their ethical and societal impacts related to engineering.
  8. Analyze computer-based solutions.
  9. Pursue careers as programmers, engineers, electronics designers, and other technology fields.

Jobs typically associated with a BS in Computer Engineering degree include:

  • Software designer
  • Software engineering
  • Electronics engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Computer architecture design
  • Controls

Please contact Mike Herridge for additional information.  mherridge@faulkner.edu

 

Core Curriculum 51 hours


Professional Literacy 71 hours


Total Hours 122 hours


All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111  in lieu of FAF 1111 . The university requires at least 36 upper-level credits for all bachelor’s degrees. Some programs may require more.

Note for baccalaureate degrees


Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.

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