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B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology (BS EET)

What is Engineering Technology?

Engineering Technology programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree are based upon a distinct philosophy of education which developed in response to feedback from industry. Industrial employers expressed the need for technical personnel who are able to provide practical application of engineering principles and theory on the job, and engineering technology programs center on this goal. This educational approach includes the simultaneous and systematic introduction and application of engineering principles using the minimum necessary mathematical and scientific derivations while leaving the door open for further development of these areas as needed at a later time.

Employment Opportunities
Entry-level employment opportunities range from positions in technical support to technical sales. Of course, success on the job depends on many factors including the student’s ability and personal interest to fulfill the analysis and applications expectations of their employers. The EET program curriculum is designed to provide the basic knowledge most students will need on the job to begin applying existing technology. Post-graduation learning related to analysis or applications is frequently expected by employers, and RIT’s commitment to preparing graduates for life-long learning is especially appropriate for the engineering technology graduate who wishes to move through increasing levels of responsibility.

Program graduates can be found in areas such as technical support, program management, and applications engineering. On the job, EET graduates will be expected to apply engineering theory and principles. For example, graduates may develop and introduce new products to the production line for an alarm system manufacturer, diagnose and correct system faults in a power generation facility, or install and maintain complex electronic systems for a wireless cellular communication service provider. While each of these activities will require industry-specific knowledge, their performance is based on the engineering principles and applications studied in the undergraduate BS program.

Application for Admission to the EET Program

The RIT Admissions Office accepts applications from prospective freshmen and transfer students. Students selecting the EET program should have an interest in learning about the theory and practical application of engineering principles. Program requirements include applied physics, applied calculus, circuit analysis and theory. Transfer credit is evaluated on a case-by-case basis for students who have completed course work at accredited institutions.

Complete application and transfer credit information is available from the RIT Office of Admissions. Specific questions about the EET program can be directed to the ECT department office.