Program Overview

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering is designed for students interested in applying engineering principles to solve environmental challenges. This program prepares students for careers in environmental consulting, water and wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and roles with government agencies, NGOs, or private companies focused on sustainability and environmental protection.

Program Details

• The Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Certificate requires a student to complete a total of 12 credit hours (200-level or greater).
• Students must submit a report that reflects their ability to use environmental engineering and environmental science concepts to address environmental problems that combine academic disciplines.
• The program integrates principles of engineering, biology, and chemistry with the development of sustainable solutions to environmental problems impacting ecosystem and human health.

Program Structure

• Offered by the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering.
• Credential: Undergraduate Certificate.
• Credit Hours: 12.

Program Benefits

• Enhances traditional education offered within degree programs available within the UK Pigman College of Engineering.
• Prepares students for environmental-related careers.

Accelerated Pathway

• This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program.
• Students can save time and money with dual credit hours by signing up when they have earned between 60-105 credit hours as an undergraduate student at UK.

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