Program Overview

Geoengineering (Certificate)

Graduate Certificate

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

15 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

This specialized certificate highlights specific geoengineering issues in Arizona and serves as a stepping stone if you are interested in advancing to a master's degree track. Geoengineering relates to emerging technologies that can manipulate the natural environment to offset the impacts of climate change. Designed for geoengineers working or planning to work in Arizona, this program provides a foundational understanding of industry issues and the current design practice within the state. Examples of coursework include Earth Structures in Geotechnical Engineering, Ground Improvement, Special Topics in Geomechanics, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, and Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Department / Academic Unit

College of Engineering

Degree

Graduate Certificate

Department Contact

Graduate Program Coordinator: Megan Letchworth
Director of Graduate Studies: Tribikram Kundu