Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Department of
Electrical and Computer
Engineering Technology
Overview
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology prepares students for successful careers in industry or academia by providing a foundation of engineering theory through application-based instruction.
A laboratory- and project-intensive curriculum, taught by faculty dedicated to teaching and having a background in industry, offers students an engineering education rich in experiential learning. Co-op, study abroad, research opportunities, industrial connections, and modern facilities further enhance this relevant and engaging educational experience.
The department fosters a culture of support and nurtures the academic and professional growth of each student. Caring faculty and small class sizes ensure close student-faculty interactions and student-student collaborations.
Accreditation
Visit the college's accreditation page for information on enrollment and graduation data, program educational objectives, and student outcomes.
900
Average number of hours each student spends in lab, learning hands-on, during their undergraduate studies
200
Total pounds of free popcorn the department provides to students in a year
35
Maximum class size for an undergraduate class
Latest News
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November 13, 2023
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RIT partners with American Red Cross for annual outreach initiative
Six interdisciplinary teams of RIT students put on their design-thinking caps in support of the American Red Cross of Western New York for the ninth annual EUREKA! Workshop.
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October 4, 2023
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Engineering technology faculty member uses ChatGPT as a modern ‘teaching assistant’
Clark Hochgraf, faculty associate for artificial intelligence in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology, will assist CET faculty as they learn more about the capabilities of generative AI to improve student learning in courses.
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October 2, 2023
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Trinion Labs: Meet the entrepreneurial pair helping dentists keep pathogens out of your mouth
The Daily Scanner features Reggie Jean-Brice '12 (electrical/mechanical engineering technology), co-founder of Trinion Labs.
Featured Work
Virtual Acoustics Project
Sungyoung Kim
Associate Professor Sungyoung Kim with students Catherine Tepper, Mark Foote and Connor Warth worked on the virtual acoustics project to capture, preserve, and recreate endangered aural heritages...
Industrial Lighting
Jason Baright ’10 (computer engineering technology) ’10
Jason Baright ’10 (computer engineering technology) is the founder and president of G & G Industrial Lighting. His company designs and manufactures industrial LED lighting products, including this...
Undergraduate Programs
ECET offers two Bachelor of Science degrees: computer engineering technology and electrical engineering technology. Both are five-year programs, which include a full year of cooperative work experience. For students wanting to specialize their area of study, options are offered in audio, telecommunications, and power and energy. Each option consists of four elective courses.
Graduate Programs
ECET offers one Master of Science degree in network communications. This program prepares graduates with advanced knowledge of the engineering aspects of emerging technologies and the policy/regulatory environment in which they are offered.
In cooperation with the Department of Computer Science, an accelerated degree option combining a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering technology and an MS in computer science is also available.
Student Resources
The department offers a variety of resources for our students such as:
- Academic Advisors
- Student Clubs and Organizations
- Technical Information and Support
- Software Help
Visit our Student Resources page for more information.