An ECE major, what to put in LSAC profile? Forum

[Remix101]

Hi,

My degree title is Electrical and Computer Engineering. The LSAC doesn't have this option, it either has ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING or COMPUTER ENGINEERING. Should I just pick EE? Or should I put both down as the First and Second major category?

Also, is there a way I can see the profile of applicants from my school without having to send in transcripts, etc.?

Thanks for the help!

[joshhoward]

definitely don't put down both, because you don't have two majors. just pick one or select the "unlisted major" option, and put make sure your resume lists your actual major. I can't imagine that one would effect your admissions over the other.

[im_blue]

To my knowledge, ABET typically accredits "Electrical Engineering" or "Computer Engineering" majors, and the department name is "Electrical and Computer Engineering," so your situation is a bit unusual. I would list it under "unlisted major."

EDIT: A quick Google search apparently shows that Rutgers, Oregon State, and WPI are examples of these rare exceptions.

[ShiftyOne]

To my knowledge, ABET typically accredits "Electrical Engineering" or "Computer Engineering" majors, and the department name is "Electrical and Computer Engineering," so your situation is a bit unusual. I would list it under "unlisted major."

EDIT: A quick Google search apparently shows that Oregon State and WPI are examples of these rare exceptions.

I could be reading your post wrong, but ECE is a type of dual major. They take the core classes for both majors and get the joint degree.

[im_blue]

To my knowledge, ABET typically accredits "Electrical Engineering" or "Computer Engineering" majors, and the department name is "Electrical and Computer Engineering," so your situation is a bit unusual. I would list it under "unlisted major."

EDIT: A quick Google search apparently shows that Oregon State and WPI are examples of these rare exceptions.

I could be reading your post wrong, but ECE is a type of dual major. They take the core classes for both majors and get the joint degree.

ECE generally refers to the department that grants the two distinct yet similar degrees of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. At a few schools, it may be a dual major, but that's not typical.

[Remix101]

To my knowledge, ABET typically accredits "Electrical Engineering" or "Computer Engineering" majors, and the department name is "Electrical and Computer Engineering," so your situation is a bit unusual. I would list it under "unlisted major."

EDIT: A quick Google search apparently shows that Rutgers, Oregon State, and WPI are examples of these rare exceptions.

Yeah, well without giving too much away I graduated from one of those three schools. I was required to take some computer eng. classes in order to fulfill reqs. to graduate with the "ECE" degree.

Hrmm...