Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Connecticut offers a Certificate in Bridge Engineering, a fully online program with synchronous and asynchronous coursework. This program aims to train engineers in critical areas of bridge design and evaluation, including fundamentals of bridge design, accelerated bridge construction, designing bridges for extreme events, and prestressed concrete.

Program Details

• The program is designed to improve the resiliency of bridges and prepare students for bridge engineering positions with state departments of transportation or private industry.
• All students apply and are admitted to the UConn Graduate School, and credits earned within the certificate can be applied towards a Master of Engineering (M.Eng).
• The program is led by Michael Culmo, Bridge Certificate Program Director, UConn School of Engineering, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Chief Bridge Engineer, CHA Consulting, Inc.

Program Director

Michael Culmo, PE, is a bridge engineer with over 36 years of experience in the design and construction of bridges. He has expertise in both steel and concrete bridges and special expertise in the field of accelerated bridge construction technologies.

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

After completing the certificate program, students will have 12 graduate credits that can be applied toward a Civil Engineering Master of Engineering degree.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: July 15
• Spring Semester: December 1
• Summer Semester: April 20

Program Structure

The program includes coursework in:

• Fundamentals of Bridge Design
• Accelerated Bridge Construction
• Designing Bridges for Extreme Events
• Prestressed Concrete

Career Opportunities

Certificate holders will be well qualified for bridge engineering positions with state departments of transportation or private industry.