The primary mission of the EE program is to produce well-educated graduates who are employable in professional areas such as engineering design, modeling and prototyping; fabrication; testing; engineering sales; or analysis of electrical and photonic products and systems.  Graduates may also continue their education at the graduate level.

Engineering design with applications of appropriate mathematics and sciences is emphasized throughout the curriculum.  Emphasis on areas such as communication skills, professional and ethical responsibility, lifelong learning, and contemporary issues, complements the technical aspects of the engineering program. The combination of engineering and complementary course work inherent in the program ensures that EE graduates are well-rounded, able to work effectively in team settings, and able to adapt to different work environments.