Program Overview

Overview

The Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience offers a graduate certificate to degree-seeking graduate-level students enrolled in a relevant degree program at CU Boulder. The certificate gives students a broad, multi-disciplinary introduction to international development and prepares them to work globally and in low-resource settings.

Requirements

Eligibility

The Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience offers a graduate certificate to degree-seeking graduate-level students (including BS/MS students in their final year and MS or PhD students) enrolled in a relevant degree program at CU Boulder.

• Submit a Certificate Enrollment Form signed by the academic advisor prior to being able to register for Mortenson Center courses.
• Earn the certificate by satisfactorily completing 12 credit-hours approved by the Mortenson Center, with a grade of B- or higher in each course or module.

Program Requirements

Students earn the certificate by satisfactorily completing the four required courses listed below, with a grade of B- or higher in each course.

• CVEN 5919: Global Development for Engineers (3 credit hours)
• CVEN 5929: Sustainable Community Development 2 (3 credit hours)
• CVEN 5939: Global Engineering and Hazard Resilience Practicum (3 credit hours)
• CVEN 5837: Special Topics for Seniors/Grads (Fieldwork Methods for Development Engineers) (3 credit hours) Total Credit Hours: 12

Additional Information

The Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience trains engineers to work in partnership with institutions and communities worldwide to develop improved tools, technologies, and methods to address global challenges. The program includes a hands-on, in-person Practicum where students will be placed with one of the 80+ partner programs to further their knowledge and experience and to contribute to their mission. For more information, visit the Mortenson Center website.