Admission Requirements

  • You must meet the general admission requirements that pertain to all graduate certificate candidates.
  • If the student should decide to pursue the full master’s degree, all courses will apply to the master’s degree provided they meet program requirements and fall within a five-year time limit. Students must declare their intention prior to completing the certificate.
  • If you are an international student, you may have additional admission requirements.

Certificate Requirements

  • Choose any five courses offered from the program which must be completed within three years.
  • At least three of the five courses must be taken within the Environmental Engineering program.
  • Focus areas are not available for students pursing certificates.
  • Only grades of B− or above can count toward the graduate certificate.
  • All course selections outside of the Environmental Engineering program requirements are subject to advisor approval.
  • Any deviation from these requirements, including transfer of courses and any other requisites specified in the student’s admission letter, will not be approved by the program chair.

Climate Change, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability

As the world's population increases and technological advances accelerate, demands for natural resources and energy continues to threaten Earth's physical and ecological systems. Through this program, you will learn to design and implement solutions to address these challenges. Earn this graduate certificate with just 5 courses.

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Course Planning and Search

Wondering what course to take when or which courses are required? Use these helpful course planning and course search tools to help map out your path to degree completion.

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Academic Calendar

Find out when registration opens, classes start, transcript deadlines and more. Applications are accepted year-round, so you can apply any time.

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Master's in Environmental Engineering

Explore a part-time, online master's degree, and take carefully constructed, modern courses designed for the way you live and work today—all while having invaluable mentorship from professors you can conveniently access.

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