HOURS
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSE 4317 Technical Elective Technical Elective Science elective
Summer (Optional)
UNIV 1131 or ENGR 1101 CSE 1310 MATH 1426 ENGL 1301 HISTORY ELECTIVE Lang/Phil/Cult
CSE 3313 CSE 3341 cse 4323 math elective econ 2305/ie 2308
CSE 1106 CSE 1320 CSE 2315 MATH 2425 PHYS 1443
1st Year
31
CSE 3314 CSE 4316 CSE 4342 Technical elective Creative Art
3rd Year
plan for success
IE 3301 CSE 3320 CSE 3323 CSE 3442 POLS 2312
28
32
33
4th Year
124
CSE 1325 CSE 2312 CSE 3318 PHYS 1444 HISTORY ELECTIVE
2nd Year
CSE 3380 CSE 2440 CSE 2441 POLS 2311 COMS 2302
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest forms. Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities. Create a résumé so you can work on building it up before you get to graduation. Create an account on Handshake.
Participate in the Dean's Challenge. Join a CSE organization so you can get to know your peers, pursue your interests, and have fun! Join a UTA club or organization so you can get involved on campus and meet new people. Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities,clubs, on-campus events, and spring break community impact. Apply to join the Honors College.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program Study Abroad Hear about research being done around the world
Destination Graduation
Complete your pre-professional courses and get admitted to the professional program. Attend a CSE tech elective fair to learn more about your tech elective options. Use your flowchart to plan what classes you you want to take in the future. Use the catalog to find course descriptions. Consider adding a minor.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
CSE organizations and clubs College of Engineering organizations Leadership Minor Student Governance Fraternity and Sorority Life
Ask Dr. Barasch about our fast track master's and PhD programs. See an advisor during your Senior Design classes to set your graduation semester. Apply to graduate through MyMav. If you're an International student and need a full-time waiver or OPT form signed, you must see Dr. Barasch to have it approved.
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan. Meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you're on track for graduation. If you are a freshman student, transition from freshman advising to department advising*. Freshman advising Department advising Complete UNIV 1131 or ENGR 1101 to learn about all of the resources available to you and to prepare you to succeed in your major.
Participate in HackUTA or similar hackathon in the DFW area. Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities. Look into becoming an SI leader or tutor, or working at the IDEAS Center. Participate in the Big Event. Interested in getting your PhD? Look into the McNair Scholars program.
Carole Coleman is the internship and co-op coordinator for the College of Engineering. Contact her for information on these once you've met the requirements. Attend a College of Engineering Speed Mentoring event. Attend the College of Engineering Career Fair to network and learn more about companies. It's a great way to find employment and internship opportunities every semester. Join MavMentors.
Career Development
Present at Innovation Day. Ask a professor about getting involved with the work going on in their labs. Attend speaker and special events. Attend a conference for the field that you want to work in. Take on a leadership position in a student organization.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Hack UTA Dean's Challenge The Big Event UTA Volunteers
Internships/Co-ops College of Engineering Career Fair College of Engineering Speed Mentoring All Majors Job Fair MavMentors
Senior Design Projects Innovation Day McNair Scholars Get involved with our research labs
EDUCATE
Finalize your résumé so you are ready to hand it out at the job fairs. Setup a Mock Interview with the Career Development Center. Attend the All Majors Job Fair. Complete the Job Search course on Canvas. Talk to faculty member about the field that you want to go into and what you can do to be a competitive candidate.
Career Readiness
Computer Design Engineer Computer Engineer Computer Programmer Computer Scientist Computer Systems Engineer Design Verification Engineer Electrical Engineer Embedded Systems Engineer FPGA Designer Hardware Designer Hardware Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Internet of Things (IoT) Designer Mechatronics Engineer Networking Engineer System on Chip (SOC) Designer Test Engineer
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers. Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Ability to Cope with Constant Change Ability to Think Logically Ability to Work Under Pressure Abstract Reasoning Algorithms Attention to Detail Computer Architecture Computer Organization Computer Programming Data Structures Digital Logic Design Electrical Circuits Internet of Things (IoT) Electronics Embedded Bare-Metal Systems Design Embedded Linux Systems Design Field Programmable Gate Arrays Hardware Description Languages Mechatronics and Sensors Microprocessor Systems Operating Systems Real-Time Operating Systems Signal Processing Wireless Networks System on Chip (SoC)
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What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
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