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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October 23, 2024
![A group of students stand around an owl sculpture made out of canned food.]()
Faculty, students deploy creative construction for a good cause
What a hoot! RIT students and faculty harnessed the power of technology, the arts, and design to create a giant owl structure out of 1,500 pounds of canned food, all of which will be donated.
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May 1, 2024
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What’s being made in the SHED
Making at RIT has hit a new level now that several makerspaces in the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) have opened to provide students access to equipment and support for classwork, club advancement, and personal projects.
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May 1, 2024
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Humans are the nuts and bolts of robotics research
At RIT, robots are learning to read the room—especially rooms with humans. Improved communication between robots and people is part of the human-centered philosophy that anchors much of RIT’s work in robotics.
Featured Work and Profiles
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![A multidisciplinary team of students, including CET computer engineering technology student John Schulz, and faculty continued an RIT tradition of participating in Canstruction Rochester by making an owl sculpture out of more than 1,500 pounds of canned goods.]()
Students and faculty deploy creative construction for a good cause
A multidisciplinary team of students, including computer engineering technology student John Schulz, and faculty continued an RIT tradition of participating in Canstruction Rochester by making an...
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Student-Professor Duo's Cutting-Edge Prosthetic Sensor Research
Leila Daly, a fifth-year computer engineering technology student, is working with assistant professor, Krittika Goyal, to develop a sensor system for a more touch-responsive prosthetic finger that’s...
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Lighting the Way: Alum's Journey from RIT to Industry Leader
Jason Baright ’10, founder of G&G Industrial Lighting, powers major projects like the Holland Tunnel and SpaceX with innovative LED solutions.
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Engineering Enthusiast Inspires Future Innovators
Kenzie Moore Electrical engineering technology student Kenzie Moore makes a difference by volunteering with Engineering Up, a program to ignite K-12 students' passion for STEM through hands-on learning and...
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![Doctoral student Karthik Subramanian wearing augmented reality goggles that create a digital twin of the environment and display information to help keep people safe around collaborative robots]()
RIT Researchers Push Boundaries of Human-Robotic Interactions
Yangming Lee, Robert Garrick Several RIT faculty researchers are pushing the boundaries of human-robotic interactions.
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Professor Leads Team to Recreate Historic Chapel Acoustics
Sungyoung Kim Associate Professor Sungyoung Kim and his students have successfully captured and digitally reconstructed the unique acoustics of RIT's Allen Chapel, bringing its endangered aural heritage to life in...
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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, wireless communications, 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.