Second Majors for students in the College of Arts and Sciences
College Students can apply for Electrical Science (ES) as a second major within the College. Under this program, a College student will receive one diploma from the College of Arts and Sciences with a dual major (note that this option is only for students in the College, not Engineering students). To enroll, students must complete the Application for Second Major for Non-Engineering Students.
Electrical Science Requirements:
Second Majors with the College typically require 12-13 CUs. Math and Natural Science requirement does not count in the 12-13 CUs.
- Required Courses (6.5 cu’s): ESE 2240, ESE 2150, ESE 2180, CIS 1100 or ENGR 1050, CIS 1200 or CIS 2400
- Area Electives (3 cu’s): Three courses from Advanced Courses Section of most recent EE CPG
- Specialization Electives (1 cu): Any one other ESE course
- Lab Elective (1 cu): One Lab from Design and Projects Courses Section of most recent EE CPG
- Minimal Mathematics and Natural Science background required: PHYS 0140, PHYS 0141; MATH 1400, MATH 1410, MATH 2400 or ESE 2030
Systems Science:
The department is no longer accepting new majors or transfers as of the 2024-2025 catalog year.
The department will continue to support current Systems Science majors through graduation.
Undergraduate Program:
Helpful Links:
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Tuition + Fees
- Financial Aid
- Advising Information
- Undergraduate Handbook
- Instructional Labs
- ESE Faculty Office Hours
ESE Advising Contact:
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Office: Room 201 Moore
Email: eseugrad@seas.upenn.edu