Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering Graduate Certificate

The Aerospace Engineering Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit program that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. The program is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree in a related field and want to specialize in aerospace engineering.

Program Requirements

To complete the program, students must take a minimum of 12 credits, including:

• A minimum of two courses from the following:
  • AERO F654: UAS Systems Design
  • AERO/ME F656: Aerospace Systems Engineering
  • AERO/CS F658: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations
  • AERO F660: Rocket Systems Design
• Up to 6 credits from the following courses:
  • ATM F645: Atmospheric Dynamics
  • CS F665: Computer and Network Security
  • GEOS F657: Microwave Remote Sensing
  • GEOS F659: Visible and Infrared Remote Sensing
  • ME F609: Advanced Vibrations
  • PHYS/ATM F647: Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Up to 3 credits from the following courses:
  • CS F453: Robotics & 3D Printing
  • ME F451: Aerodynamics
  • ME F452: Introduction to Astrodynamics
  • ME F453: Propulsion Systems

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must:

• Be admitted into a master's degree program within the College of Engineering and Mines
• Obtain approval from the program administrator

Roadmaps

The program provides a suggested semester-by-semester study plan for full-time students. The roadmap includes:

• First Year:
  • Fall: AERO F654, F656, F658, F660, CS F658, or ME F656 (3 credits)
  • Spring: AERO F654, F656, F658, F660, CS F658, or ME F656 (3 credits)
  • Summer: CS F453, ME F451, ME F452, or ME F453 (optional) (3 credits)
• Total Credits: 15

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Demonstrate technical ability and knowledge to function as professionals in the aerospace engineering concentration area
• Perform design or research within the constraints of the component courses selected for the certificate
• Enter professional careers in areas associated with either their major area of study within engineering or the aerospace career field