Program Overview

Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy (Certificate)

Overview

Balancing the economic prosperity of the mining industry with the responsible use of renewable and nonrenewable resources is critical, which makes engineers with the knowledge to utilize and create new, low-waste methods of mineral processing vital. Become a leader in the field with a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy. Learn to apply the industry's current methods of ore and mineral processing to efficiently harvest the metals and materials on which society depends. The plan of study presents a scientific and financial investigation into mineral extraction and refinement for an in-depth perspective on the challenges of geological processing.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

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.

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

Graduate Program Coordinator

• Thelma Magallanes

Director of Graduate Studies

• Jinhong Zhang