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[DRAFT] 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
[DRAFT] 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Engineering, B.S.

Location(s): On Campus


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Program Description

Computer Engineering (CpE) is a dynamic professional field that blends the fields of hardware engineering with software development. Computer engineers are proficient in electrical and electronic engineering, software design, and hardware-software integration. The goal of a computer engineer is to promote the advancement of digital technology, computer networking, and embedded computer systems. Special focus will be placed in this program upon embedded systems design with the integration of sensors, actuators, and communication technologies. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

[icon]This program is a part of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

Upper division engineering courses require Engineering Standing.  

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)


KSU’s General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Core IMPACTS Curriculum Requirements Specific to This Major


Engineering Majors should take MATH 1190: Calculus I  in Mathematics and Quantitative Skills and MATH 2202: Calculus II  and (PHYS 2211: Principles of Physics I  and PHYS 2211L: Principles of Physics Laboratory I ) and (PHYS 2212: Principles of Physics II  and PHYS 2212L: Principles of Physics Laboratory II ) in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences.

 

Other options are available, please see an advisor for details; however, selection of other options in IMPACTS will lengthen time to graduation.

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Requirements (58 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Electives (6 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

 

Select 6 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the following prefixes: CPE, EE, MTRE, SWE, CS, or ME. Engineering Standing  is required before taking these courses. CPE students may not take the following courses as an elective: EE 4701 , EE 3501 , EE 3706 , or MTRE 3610 .

Program Total (124 Credit Hours)


Core IMPACTS Pathway Disclaimer


MATH 1190: Calculus I , MATH 2202: Calculus II , PHYS 2211: Principles of Physics I  / PHYS 2211L: Principles of Physics Laboratory I , and PHYS 2212: Principles of Physics II  / PHYS 2212L: Principles of Physics Laboratory II  are prerequisites to the major and must be completed if not taken in IMPACTS  (see catalog).