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Mission Statement: Undergraduate Program in Electrical Engineering

Princeton's program in Electrical Engineering offers concentrations in four areas: Communications, Signal Processing, and Control; Computer Engineering; Solid State Electronics; and Optical Engineering. The program is designed to educate engineers for technical as well as management positions in industry and to prepare students for graduate study in electrical engineering and related fields. Flexibility for combining other Princeton programs with a major in electrical engineering allows students to prepare for a diverse set of career choices. Each student has an exposure to Princeton's strong liberal arts curriculum that provides a broad education to aid in developing an understanding of societal concerns related to the impact of technology.

Because of the rapid evolution of electronics technology, most undergraduate courses emphasize fundamental aspects of a given topic or field. Upper level courses dealing with specialized topics incorporate material of particular current importance. Independent work is highly valued, offering opportunities for juniors and seniors to study a specialized topic in detail, to participate in the research program of a faculty member, to learn and apply creative problem-solving skills, and to achieve a sense of accomplishment by carrying out a project through from start to finish.

The program's educational objectives are consistent with the mission of Princeton University as articulated in the Mission Statement of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Leadership, ability, creativity, and vision are among qualities identified in the text of the Mission Statement:

"The undergraduate educational mission of the School of Engineering and Applied Science of Princeton University is to educate future leaders in engineering practice, research and education, business and finance, public service, and other professions. Students learn fundamental engineering principles and how to apply them to real-world problems whose solutions require an interdisciplinary perspective. Princeton offers its students a liberal education and encourages them to take advantage of its outstanding resources and facilities. The engineering school provides a rich educational environment that fosters interaction between talented students and an internationally-renowned faculty. Through independent projects that require students to frame research questions, identify solutions, define priorities, and communicate findings, our students are uniquely prepared for challenging careers. Princeton engineering alumni are recognized for their ability, creativity, initiative, integrity, and vision for making the world a better place."

Educational Objectives (EO):

1. Electrical Engineering graduates will engage in life-long learning and demonstrate leadership in their chosen fields of work.
2. Our graduates will create technological solutions to meet societal needs using electrical engineering principles, tools, and practices.
3. Our graduates will be recognized for critical and independent thinking skills.
4. Our graduates will develop sensitivity to societal issues based on a substantial liberal arts experience.