Title: Electrical and Electronics Engineers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Headings: Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Content: Employers also value practical experience, such as internships or participation in cooperative engineering programs, in which students earn academic credit for structured work experience. Education
High school students interested in studying electrical or electronics engineering benefit from taking courses in physics and math, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Courses in drafting are also helpful, because electrical and electronics engineers often are required to prepare technical drawings. In order to enter the occupation, prospective electrical and electronics engineers need a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a related engineering field. Programs include classroom, laboratory, and field studies. Courses include digital systems design, differential equations, and electrical circuit theory. Programs in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electrical engineering technology should be accredited by ABET. Some colleges and universities offer cooperative programs in which students gain practical experience while completing their education. Cooperative programs combine classroom study with practical work. Internships provide similar experience and are growing in number.