Graduate Certificates
Why a certificate?
The Graduate Certificate in Pavement Analysis and Design and Graduate Certificate in Pavement Materials, offered through the Department of Civil Engineering, are available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students. These programs are perfect for those interested in continuing their education but not yet ready to commit to a full master's degree. Graduates of the program will have advanced knowledge in asphalt materials, pavement evaluation, design, and construction.
You are eligible to apply if:
You hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent) from an institution of recognized standing. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher in the last 60 semester hours is required, though exceptions may be made for those with significant experience in the field.
To complete the program you must:
Select one of the following areas of study:
Pavement Analysis and Design
- Required: CIVL 6810/6816 and CIVL 7820/7826
- Choose two electives from:
- CIVL 6820/6826
- CIVL 7870/7876
- CIVL 7840/7846
- CIVL 7860/7866
- CIVL 6340/6346
- CIVL 6970/6976
- CIVL 7390/7396
- CIVL 7970/7976
Pavement Materials
- Required: CIVL 6820/6826 and CIVL 7870/7876
- Choose two electives from:
- CIVL 6810/6816
- CIVL 7820/7826
- CIVL 6830/6836
- CIVL 7840/7846
- CIVL 7860/7866
- CIVL 6630/6636
- CIVL 6970/6976
- CIVL 7970/7976
What can you expect?
- Applied knowledge in areas specific to career goals in pavement engineering.
- Skills to interpret scientific literature related to pavements and materials.
- Experience communicating scientific and technical concepts in written formats.
All credits earned may be applied toward a master's degree should you choose to continue your education.
Contact Us
Benjamin F. Bowers, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Carolina Rodezno, Associate Research Professor and Lead Researcher, NCAT