Program Description

The BS in Computer Engineering program at SPU combines selected topics from our Computer Science and Electrical Engineering majors to provide you with skills to work at the interface between computer software and computer hardware. 

The BS in Computer Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Entering and Completing the Major

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major, or want to include an additional program, you are able to do so, as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU and you identified a major in this department as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, you have gained entry to the major. To change or add a major, follow these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a major in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major.
• You must complete the major requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the major.

Computer Engineering (BS)

131 Credits Minimum, Including 45 Upper Division (UD)

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3000-level CSC courses (other than CSC 3000) not used for Computer Science Elective category can be used as Technical Electives.

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EE 4950 may be repeated for additional tech elective credit if the topic is different.

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A tech internship or professional experience must be approved before enrolling in EGR 4941 and must be completed before passing EGR 4941.

Suggested Course Sequences

Four Year Plan Starting with Calculus

Check the quarter, day and time in the current schedule as course offerings may change. Pay close attention to the pre-requisites of the courses.

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WRI 1000 Academic Inquiry and Writing Seminar must be taken before WRI 1100 Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar.

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Engineering majors should take the section be taught by an engineering faculty member.

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Taken any quarter after satisfying pre-req(s). See link at the bottom of the page for a list.

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Completion of an approved internship or certification is a required pre-req.

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See link at bottom of page for technical elective list.

Four Year Plan Starting with Algebra or Trigonometry

Check the quarter, day and time in the current schedule as course offerings may change. Pay close attention to the pre-requisites of the courses.

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WRI 1000 Academic Inquiry and Writing Seminar must be taken before WRI 1100 Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar.

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Engineering majors should take the section be taught by an engineering faculty member.

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See link at bottom of the page for a list.

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Completion of an approved internship or certification is a required pre-req.

Two Year Plan for a Transfer Student with or without a DTA

See below for the pre-requisite courses required to complete the degree in two years. Note also that without a DTA, it will depend on how many of the General Education Courses (Common Curriculum, Exploratory Curriculum, etc. ) are completed before transferring as to whether or not the degree can be completed in two years.

Check the quarter, day and time in the current schedule as course offerings may change. Pay close attention to the pre-requisites of the courses.

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Pay attention to pre-reqs. Spread between first and second year. See link at the bottom of the page for a list.

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May be taken the first or second year.

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Completed approved internship or certification is a required pre-req.

Prerequisites for the Two Year Plan

The following courses must be completed before coming to SPU in order to finish at SPU in two years.

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The second must include data structures concepts. If in C++, CSC 2330 Data Structures Programming is waived.

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Or take EE 2502 or EE 2726 at SPU in the Fall.

Four Year Plan including Junior Fall Study Abroad

Check the quarter, day and time in the current schedule as course offerings may change. Pay close attention to the pre-requisites of the courses.

¹

WRI 1000 Academic Inquiry and Writing Seminar must be taken before WRI 1100 Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar.

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Engineering majors should take the section be taught by an engineering faculty member.

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To be taken in either junior or senior year.

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Taken any quarter after satisfying pre-req(s). See link at the bottom of the page for a list.

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Completion of an approved internship or certification is a required pre-req.

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See link at the bottom of page for a list.

Technical and Computer Science Electives List

See the Requirements tab for a full list of technical and computer science electives.