About Computer Engineering - Bachelor's (b.s.) in University of Texas At Arlington

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree program will provide students the knowledge and skills required to develop and apply computer systems to practical, real-world problems.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In addition to required core courses, students can choose from a large selection of electives to focus on such diverse topics as multi-threaded programming on bare-metal, custom real-time operating systems, and embedded Linux systems; implementation of IP stacks for computer networking; network and wireless protocol development for Internet of Things devices; design of real-time operating systems; implementation of RISC processors in FPGA devices; design of digital logic, system on chip, and microprocessor systems; control of systems with electromechanical actuators and sensors; and design of digital and wireless communication systems.

They will also apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in real-world settings through internships or co-ops and course projects, including the capstone project.

The 124-hour curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering. Transfer students may receive credit for courses listed in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Field of Study Curriculum.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Computer Design Engineer
• Computer Engineer
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Scientist
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Design Verification Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Embedded Systems Engineer
• FPC A Designer
• Hardware Designer
• Hardware Engineer
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Internet of Things (IOT) Designer
• Mechatronics Engineer
• Networking Engineer
• System on Chip (SOC) Designer
• Test Engineer

DEGREE OPTIONS

Students may select one or both of the following graduate tracks offered by the Computer Science and Engineering Department within the three thesis options provided below:

• B.S. in computer engineering, on-campus
• Fast Track B.S. to M.S. program in computer engineering, on-campus – Three shared courses between the B.S. and M.S. programs allow students to complete a master’s degree with just 21 additional hours
• B.S. to Ph.D. track in computer engineering, on-campus – Requires 30 credit hours with 21 hours of diagnostic requirements and nine hours of advanced research-oriented coursework, in addition to the Ph.D. requirements.

Academic qualification equivalents 

Please be advised that UTA is test score optional for admission through summer 2023. If you apply for admission without these test scores your application will be evaluated based on high school records such as GPA, class rank, courses taken and other relevant criteria. However, test scores can help in determining admissions decisions and scholarship opportunities.

NON-TRADITIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION (NON-RANKING HIGH SCHOOLS, HOMESCHOOL & GED)

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1543, if you present evidence of the completion of a nontraditional secondary education without an official class rank, UTA will assign a class rank for you. This assigned class rank will be comparable to the average class rank of other applicants with equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Once the rank has been assigned, students must meet requirements above.  UTA requires official transcript or proof of GED to show completion of a non traditional secondary degree.

English language requirements

Submit official TOEFL test scores if you are from a non-native English speaking country. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper based test, and 79 on the internet based test. For IELTS we require a minimum score of 6.5. UTA also accepts Duolingo with a required minimum score of 105.

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