Program Overview

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Rock Mechanics Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Rock Mechanics Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals working full-time in the mining or geological engineering industry. The program teaches specialized skills in rock mass behavior and properties, offering relevant, rigorous, and thorough insights into geological engineering and mining principles. Through interactive learning materials and hands-on projects, students examine the core technical and scientific principles that guide safe, geotechnical design and evaluation, and gain competencies to navigate the excavation process.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 15 Units

Required 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.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Engineering

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

Minimum Graduate Admissions Requirements

• 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.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual Program Requirements

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

Graduate Program Coordinator

• Thelma Magallanes

Director of Graduate Studies

• Jinhong Zhang