Electrical engineering applies mathematical and physical principles to a wide variety of electrical, electronic, or computer-based devices and systems. The major in electrical engineering has several areas of special emphasis, including: Computer engineering Energy and power systems General Microelectronics Systems engineering (communications, controls, and signal processing)

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering prepares students for careers in the design, analysis, and improvement of electrical, electronic, or computer-based systems. Specific areas include power systems, electromagnetics, systems and control, solid state electronics, communications and signal processing, and radio frequency engineering and wireless communications. Some Northwest companies that frequently hire WSU electrical engineering students for internships and career positions are Boeing, Hewlett-Packard, Battelle, Motorola, Tektronix, Intel, and the Bonneville Power Administration.