Welcome to the department
The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department is to build and sustain high quality and broad-based teaching and research programs in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science, to prepare graduates for successful professional careers, and to provide service to the community. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and graduate degrees in Computer Science and Engineering.
Welcome to the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Welcome to the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science. Our programs provide students with high quality and broad-based teaching and research programs in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science.
Computer Science and Engineering has provided our world with technological advances and touches every aspect of our lives. Imagine where we would be without technology. If you are looking for a field that will provide you with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the world, I invite you to consider majoring in Computer Science or Engineering. If you are looking for a place that will provide you with educational and professional development experiences, a place that will provide you with a supportive community while you prepare for your future and a place you can call home, I invite you to consider joining us here at Jackson State University where we “Challenge Minds & Change Lives”
For further information contact Dr. Ali Abu-El Humos, Interim Chair (ali.abu-el_humos@jsums.edu).
About the program
Hands-On Learning
Our students gain a hands-on education that prepares them for successful careers in embedded systems, the computer industry, power and renewable energy, the biomedical industry, aerospace or academia.
Learn by Doing
The Electrical and Computer Engineering provides students with foundational knowledge of electrical engineering, with added emphasis on computer software and hardware. This degree is doubly accredited as an electrical engineering degree and a computer engineering degree, providing students with a breadth of skill and preparing them for many career options.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
Apply Your Knowledge
Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community.
Career opportunities
Electrical and Computer Engineering majors have a plethora of career options:
- Applications Engineer
- Circuits Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Financial Application Engineer
- Interfaces Support Engineer
- Mobile Gaming iOS Developer
- Outside Plant Engineer
- Plasma Engineer
- Product Sustaining Engineer
- Programmer Analyst
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Intermediate Web Developer
Teaching laboratories
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science has multiple offerings for students to work with renowned faculty on cutting-edge research in renowned laboratories.
Want to learn more? View our teaching laboratories.
Contact the department
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-3923. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
Mailing Address
Department of Computer EngineeringP. O. Box 17098
Jackson State University
1400 J. R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217