Academics
Departments and Majors
The School of ECW comprises seven departments led by a complement of both military and civilian faculty dedicated to providing graduating midshipmen with a wealth of knowledge and acute problem solving skills. Midshipmen in the School of Engineering, Computing, and Weapons can pursue 13 different majors.
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| Department | Major |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics Track) |
| Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics Track) | |
| Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Data Science | |
| Cyber Science | Cyber Operations |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Computer Engineering | |
| Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Nuclear Engineering | |
| General Engineering | |
| Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering |
| Ocean Engineering | |
| Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering | Robotics and Control Engineering |
Department of Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace Engineering Department provides both aeronautics and astronautics program tracks. The department offers one of the most exciting and challenging academic programs at the Naval Academy. The program is structured to produce naval officers who will meet the challenges of serving in such areas as naval aviation, space, and research. Their mission is to provide the Navy and Marine Corps with engineering graduates capable of growing to fill engineering, management and leadership roles in the Navy, government, and industry, maturing their fascination with Air and Space systems.
Phone: 410-293-6400
Web: Aerospace Engineering Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Midshipmen receive a broad education in electrical and computer engineering subjects and principles that enhance their ability to understand, design, and operate naval systems. The department's outstanding faculty, curriculum, and supporting facilities enable the department to achieve teaching and research excellence.
Phone: 410-293-6150
Web: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Department of Computer Science
The Computer Science Department offers accredited degrees in Computer Science and Data Science. Computer science is the study of the theory and application of computational algorithms and information processing in computer systems. The computer science major provides a foundation in programming, computer architecture, systems programming, theory of computing, data structures, and networks. Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that combines the theory of data analysis with the power of today’s computer systems, and applies this core to broad disciplines and modern challenges facing the Fleet. The major includes a core foundation rooted in computation with topics from both mathematics and computer science, and then offers electives from a variety of academic departments. Computer Science and Data Science graduates will be competitive across all service selections, as data-driven decision-making is a critical skillset that becomes more important with each passing day, but are particularly well suited to serve as Cryptologic Warfare Officers in the highly competitive Information Warfare Community (IWC).
Phone: 410-293-6800
Web: Computer Science Department
Department of Cyber Science
The Cyber Science Department offers accredited degrees in Cyber Operations. Cyber Operations is an interdisciplinary major that covers the entire scope of cyberspace and related operations, both technical and non-technical. As such, the Cyber Operations major provides a basic foundation in computer architecture, programming, data structures, networks, internet, database systems, information assurance, cryptography, and forensics. The technical aspects of the program are balanced with additional courses and electives emphasizing applications in areas such as policy, law, ethics, and human factors in cyber operations. No prior computer programming experience is required to be successful in this major. After completing the Cyber Operations program at the Naval Academy, Cyber Operations graduates are not limited or predisposed to any specific warfare speciality. All military units need officers who understand the complexity of the cyber domain. A limited number of Cyber Operations majors may be selected for advanced study in related disciplines or possibly assigned to various military Cyber forces in support of national security. Midshipmen will participate in hands-on cyber operations beginning third-class year, and the program culminates in fully immersed cyber operations studies and simulations in the first-class year.
Phone: 410-293-0954
Web: Cyber Science Department
Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
The Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department offers accredited degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and General Engineering. The Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering program supports the Academy’s mission by providing midshipmen with a broad education in mechanical engineering subjects and a knowledge of fundamental engineering principles that enhance their ability to understand and design naval systems and to supervise the operation of these systems. The Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department strives to maintain faculty, curriculum and supporting facilities which facilitate excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Phone: 410-293-6500
Web: Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department
Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
The Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department offers accredited degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, as well as Ocean Engineering - both dynamic interdisciplinary fields involving the application of engineering principles to the ocean environment. Building on a foundation of basic engineering topics such as fluid mechanics and material science, the naval architecture student learns modern techniques of marine vehicle performance and design analysis. Tomorrow’s Navy must operate on, below, and just above the surface of the sea utilizing a variety of ships, submarines, deep submergence vehicles and diving equipment while performing a multitude of missions in defense, research, exploration and exploitation of earth’s last frontier - its oceans. To develop naval officers capable of performing effectively in this complex environment is the goal of the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department.
Phone: 410-293-6420
Web: Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department
Department of Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering
The Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department prepares students to integrate mechanical, electrical and computer systems in an effort to automate different processes. Some of our main applications include Robotics, Unmanned Vehicles, Computer Vision, Guidance Systems and Sensor Technology. Every year about 100 students select Robotics and Control Engineering as their major, making it one of the most popular selections at the US Naval Academy.
Phone: 410-293-2215
Web: Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department.
Approximately one-third of the midshipman in each class will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
The School of Engineering, Computing, and Weapons is engaged both nationally and with the local community to inspire young men and women in middle and high school to think about careers as engineers and scientists. More information can be found at our STEM website.
