BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
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I am wondering how many companies differentiate between a BSEE degree and a BSEET degree. My present employer does not allow individuals with a BSEET degree to hold an engineering job unless they have a PE. Even if the BSEET is from a ABET accredited program. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.





RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
I agree with your company's policy, to me a BSEET is not the same as a BSEE and should be classified as an engineering technician and not an engineer. The acredidation is not important, ABET acredits both kinds of programs.
RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
mbensema would you still draw the distinction between an Engineering degree and Engineering Technology degree for someone who had taken and passed the F.E.? If so why?
RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
Bizarre
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Greg Locock
RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
I'm not saying we'd reject a Technologist degree automatically, but they'd be less likely to get an interview in the first place.
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RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
My company will not allow an individual to hold an engineering position unless they have a BSEE or a BSEET with PE registration. Even if you succesfully pass the FE and are considered by the state an Engineer In Training (EIT) my company will not allow a BSEET to hold an engineer position. The state does not differentiate between the two degrees when it come to years of experience in making an individual eligible to take the PE test. They do mention that it has to be ABET accredited program.
RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
My opinion is all based on a design type position, I would not hold anything against a BSEET for a project or field engineer position.
RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
There are also universities that provide transfer programs which allow technology graduates to obtain a CEAB accredited engineering degree with 2+ more years of further study. Lakehead University in Ontario and the University of Victoria come to mind.
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RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
As far as hiring one over the other, I would hire a BSEE over BSEET for an engineering position. However, this would be totally dependant on the position. I think many employers do not really know what the differences are and you may be passed up just because they don't know.
RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
Synthesis is a higher-order skill than analysis according to a breakdown of the cognitive domain by Bloom, et al. For design positions, I too would prefer an employee to have a BSEE over a BSEET, though, as many have said above, the experience of the candidate may offset the degree status.
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RE: BSEE Versus BSEET Degree
It would also depend on the engineering position. If the position really calls for a hands on, nuts and bolts kind of person, I would think a BSEET would fit the bill. If the position calls for a lot of analysis and test, then a BSEE would be better suited.
As for the PE license, here in Massachusetts you just need a Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience, but it is not as simple as that. You have to convince the board that you are a competent engineer in the field that you are trying to achieve, which is a task in it self. Also FYI, you don’t really need a degree in Massachusetts to take the PE, just twenty years of experience.
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