Program Overview

Nonwoven Science and Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Nonwoven Science and Technology, offered by the Textiles Online Program of the Wilson College of Textiles, provides graduate students and non-degree graduate-level students the opportunity to develop recognized academic credentials and advanced expertise in Nonwoven Science and Technology.

Delivery Format

The program is delivered online, with courses including lecture videos, activities, and other media, accessed from the university's online platform. Using online communication tools, students in these courses interact extensively with both the instructor and their peers.

Entrance Exam

No entrance exam is required for admission to the program.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet one of the three following requirements:

• Be a graduate of an accredited four-year college or university, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale in their last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study,
• Be a degree student in good standing in a university graduate program,
• Have a master’s degree. Applicants must submit a resume identifying educational preparation and work experiences and official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.

Plan of Study

The Graduate Certificate in Nonwoven Science and Technology requires a minimum of 15 credit hours (or 5 classes). The certificate must be completed within four calendar years from the date the student starts the first course. Awarding of the certificate requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better in all of the required courses.

Career Prospects

The Graduate Certificate in Nonwoven Science and Technology opens the door to rewarding careers in advanced materials and processes fields. Professionals with specialized education in nonwoven materials are especially in demand by employers in the automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industry. Graduates use the knowledge delivered by this program to optimize nonwoven material processes, enhance manufacturing processes, bridge development and production gaps, innovate textile products, and advance in sustainable material development, manufacturing refinement, and textile design.

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.