can an electrical engineering major get you a job as an electronics engineer??
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Sure, it could. Depends on what program you attend and what the requirements of the electronics engineer position is.
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Having worked in the aerospace industry for 10 years (specifically military aircraft for what is now BAE SYSTEMS) I can tell you that you probably have a few options. You could do a degree in Electrical Engineering and end up either designing or installing highly specialized wiring. Or you could specialize in the field of Avionics which relates to aircraft systems design, installation, fitting, maintenance. This is systems such as ILS, VOR, radar, and other flight instruments.\n\nAeronautics is an option but you do realize that it covers a wide range of topics not related to your electronics qualifications. Areas such as Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics.\n\nAfter you graduate the sky is the limit. These people work in all areas of aircraft engineering from Boeing to NASA. Because engineers in general are in short supply you can "write your own ticket" and work anywhere in the world.
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My son is graduating next month with a degree in computer engineering.  It is actually considered part of the electrical engineering department.  The courses for both electrical engineering and computer engineering are almost the same.\n\nOne thing you'll find is that the job market is hot out there for most of the engineering studies, especially electrical.
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Hmm, CV can't be that fine, otherwise he would at least have been asked for interview.  OK...\n\nStep 1 - does his degree tie up with the sort of jobs he is applying for?  Perhaps a bit more detail about the subject types covered in his degree might flesh out the CV a bit?\n\nStep 2 - sign up with a recruitment agency - for engineering jobs, his best bet is Beechwood (www.beechwoodrecruit.com) and Redwood (www.redhotjobs.com) - these guys advertise in all editions of The Engineer.\n\nStep 3 - is he getting copies of the trade presses?  You can see The Engineer at www.theengineer.co.uk, they have their own job site at theengineerjobs.co.uk.  Also the Electronics Weekly might be worth a look - www.electronicsweekly.com and www.electronicsweekly.com / careermoves for their job section.\n\nStep 4 - consider some voluntary work if possible that adds to your experience - it makes a CV look like you haven't just been hanging around, waiting for something to happen.\n\nGood luck!
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I graduated with a BSECE from The Ohio State University.  Here is a link to our undergraduate handbook for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.\n\nCheck out page 41 and look at the technical electives sub-sections for an idea of the specializations you can explore in computer engineering.  If you are curious what type of coursework those course numbers represent check out the second link (page 152 for ECE course listings).\n\nNow, this is just Ohio State's interpretation, but I would assume other ABET accredited universities and the industrial sector would follow a similar definition for computer engineering subsets.
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First, I would like to say it is RIDICULOUS to make someone decide what they are going to do with the rest of their life at 18. You will probably change majors a few times (I think the average is around five now-whew!)One thing that helped me is taking a "COPS" test which highlights your likes, dislikes and where you are strongest. Guidance school counselors should be able to assist you with that...Freshman year of college will provide you with basic and generic classes. Dont be worried if you have to claim a major in the beginning even if you are unsure. Nothing is etched in stone. I knew someone one semester away from graduating in engineering and decided he was unhappy with it and changed his major. With your Freshman classes something will peek your interest. Have fun and keep an open mind!
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You can. but you shouldn't. Colleges have different standards for different majors. Maybe you're good enough for the literature program, but not engineering. You check off engineering on the application, and now you have to qualify for both programs. You're making it harder on yourself. Wait until you get there, and then pursue a double major if you want.
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Good luck with that one.\n\nOnly way you're going to get that accomplished is if you are an absolutely outstanding student, network relentlessly, and are better than everyone else.\n\nIf you can do that, it doesn't matter which major you choose.  Engineering in this day in age though is more in demand than just about anything else.
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The answer to question one looks like, in the near future, software engineering will have the largest job growth in the U.S. (see link [1]).  Computer science majors have the best chance at these jobs.  However, computer engineers are probably more flexible than computer scientists in their ability to design the hardware as well.\n\nWith an EE major, you don't limit yourself to software like you do with CS (although many EEs do work in the software industry).  EEs design electronics (from processors to cell phones to military electronics), power distribution, or communication systems as well as software.  Of course no one does all of these things, but with a master's in EE you can specialize in any one of these areas.  \n\nJust my opinion, hope it helps.
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Yes you can, as long as you can have time to do it.  Be wary of over -extending yourself.  It might be better to major in one thing and minor in two and get better grades than do 2 or 3 majors, and do badly because you can't keep up with the work.\n\nHowever, my friend in college majored in two things.  One thing to be aware of, most colleges and universities, even if you major in 2 things, they only allow you to take the one degree on your diploma that day, so she had majored in both communications (Bachelor of Arts) and Computer Science (Bachelor of Science).  She decided it would be better for her career to have her diploma say the Bachelor of Science major.\n\nGood to hear you have a lot of ambition.  You'll do well in life...
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let's see...\n\nElectrical engineering... obviously the best (I'm one hehe)... the highest average salary of any type of engineer. They analyze circuits and the signals the circuits process. They can branch out into things like power supplying or microcomputers. There's a broad scope of things you can get into... if you like electronics you can use your knowledge to do research and development of fiber optics and telecommunications... if you like power generation you can deal with distribution.\n\nComputer engineers are just more specialized electrical engineers, with a little more background in computer science and how operating systems and processors work.\n\nNuclear engineers specialize in nuclear power and radioactive energy. One of the main cases of study for them is the effects of nuclear radiation on the environment.\n\nAerospace engineers are specialized in design of flying machines like airplanes and what not. They're big on physics and the aerodynamics of flight, as well as jet propulsion and fuel... they also dabble a little in electronics.\n\nBiomedical engineers are half electrical engineer / half biology major. They deal with equipment and contraptions that are effective for the medical industry. It's important that they have a background in medicine and electricity so they can put these together.\n\nMechanical engineers deal with the study of machines, motors, servos... just the manufacturing and usage of all kinds of moving parts in places from factories to cars.\n\nCivil engineers are specialized in the design of buildings and structures. The difference between an architect and a civil engineer is an architect can tell you what he wants to do but a civil engineer tells you what you CAN do. They do a lot of analysis on the stability of structures like bridges and roads and find a lot of work in government projects.\n\nIndustrial engineers are not technically "engineers," but are a cross between management majors and engineers, in  that they are geared towards the business side of manufacturing goods through industry. They have to have knowledge of the processes of manufacturing products as well as the business in the world market.
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The field of electronics is the study and use of systems that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles in devices such as thermionic valves and semiconductors. The design and construction of electronic circuits to solve practical problems is part of the fields of electronics engineering, and the hardware design side of computer engineering. The study of new semiconductor devices and their technology is sometimes considered as a branch of physics.
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No, you can be confident that the information you are learning will be totally useless when you graduate and get a job.  Instead you will be required to use common sense, a course that cannot be taught.  The secret to being a good Engineer, is knowing what is important info, and what is clutter dream up by academics (this especially applies to Engineering Math - all you will actually have to use is simple operators, percentages and other stuff every 17 year old will know - all Engineers I have spoken to have done no calculus since graduation).
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Pleeeeease don't major in something and the think or hope you'll be able to find a career using that particular degree.  Instead give it some thought as to exactly what you want to do and then get a degree that will help you get there.  The days of employers throwing themselves at you just because you have a degree are over.\nBUT....to answer your ?.  Since those degree's are not related and your not going to have much "over-lapping" in courses except for your basic maths, English, history, etc....you'll probably have to get 2 degrees, and not just a double major. C/J isn't that bad.  Biology is pretty difficult.  Lots of Math, Bio, and Chem.  Biology is one of those degrees similar to Psychology that you cannot do much with unless you get your PHD.\nIf I were you I'd consider something in the Engineering fields.  Preferably Chemical Engineering first, and then electrical.  We hire lots of C/E's where I work and they start off in the 50 K a yr range which ain't a bad starting point.
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Absolutely do not worry about being too "girlish" for engineering. I know several very "girlish" and very good engineers. \n\nThere are some very real and practical questions you must address before you sink $50k and about 5 years of your life into engineering school (high school counselors and even college counselors don't really understand this part). What do you LIKE to do? What do you think "feels" like a natural skill to you? Is this electrical work, gears and mechanics, chemistry, computers, etc? Go with a natural fit, don't force yourself to try and love computers just because you think it's the most successful route. After you have that hammered out, find out what is in demand in your area or someplace that you want to move (yes, there are unemployed engineers with skills that don't fit the location). An easy way to do this is look at some of the job boards and find out what types of engineers people are hiring. \n\nPicking a school: this is VERY important. You must make sure the engineering school is ACCREDITED by ABET. Anyone can legally hand out non-accredited engineering degrees. ABET schools are a whole different ballgame. Don't waste your time and money! \n\nOk, you picked a school, great! At this point, there are 3 things you need to do: 1. keep your GPA over 3.2. 2. Join at least one engineering association that fits your discipline (ASME, SAE, ACM, AUVSI...many to choose from). 3. Participate in internships and/or co-ops. This will make a huge difference in finding that first job (which is the most important job, btw). \n\nIf you follow these steps, you will avoid many headaches, I promise! Good luck!
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You can major in Computer Engineering.  Devry has good classes as far as that goes. You can also take the Certification path and get the A+, and Cisco, and alot of different certifications
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Check out biomedical engineering if you get a chance... that is really the hottest engineering discipline right now...\n\nBUT, I would choose electrical engineering since you can do SO MUCH with that degree: Power engineering, RF/microwave, computers, software, circuits, system engineering, nano-engineering.... \n\nI also know of some electrical engineers who work as mechanical engineers... so in any event you are never really stuck... \n\nAlso, know that electrical engineering is the closest engineering discipline to pure physics... \n\nBUT choose mechanical engineering if mechanical doo-hickeys fascinate you... you are good with your hands... you like math.... you are comfortable using CAD tools on the computer.... you feel comfortable in a machine shop.... \n\nIn terms of the JOB MARKET.... as long as you get good grades in college you will get a job... TRUST ME. Good engineers are a rarity... ALSO, if you learn a foreign language like Chinese or Korean than the job recruiters will be knocking your door down.