Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Certificate: General Track | Program | Stanford Online (2024)

Overview

The mission of Stanford’s Civil and Environmental Engineering department is to advance education and research in engineering the built and natural environments, with a particular emphasis on long-term sustainability. We use technologies from materials science, physics, biology, mathematics, computing and the social sciences to ask how we can best design and manage the buildings and cities, dams and water systems, highway networks, and energy grids that support our daily lives.

The General track in theCivil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Certificate is an opportunity to explore our offerings.It is perfect for professionals looking to expand their skills or considering returning to academia to pursue a master's or PhD.

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The General track is one of four tracks in the Graduate Certificate in Civil and Environmental Engineering. You may also be interested in these tracks:

• Virtual Design and Construction
• Project Risk Analysis and Assessment
• Venture Creation for the Real Economy

Courses

How Much It Will Cost

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How Long It Will Take

• Complete a total of four graduate courses, one from each program area plus one course of your choice within 3 academic years.
• Your time commitment will vary for each course. You should expect an average of 15-20 hours per week for the lecture and homework assignments.
• Most students complete the program in 1-2 years.

What You Need to Get Started

Before enrolling in your first graduate course, you must complete an online application.

Don’t wait! While you can only enroll in courses during open enrollment periods, you can complete your online application at any time.

Once you have enrolled in a course, your application will be sent to the department for approval. You will receive an email notifying you of the department's decision after the enrollment period closes. You can also check your application status in your mystanfordconnection account at any time.

Learn more about the graduate application process.

What You'll Earn

You’ll earn a Stanford Graduate Certificate in Civil and Environmental Engineering: General when you successfully earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each course in the program.

With each successful completion of a course in this program, you’ll receive a Stanford University transcript and academic credit, which may be applied to a relevant graduate degree program that accepts these credits. If admitted, you may apply up to 18 units to an applicable Stanford University master’s degree program (pending approval from the academic department).

This Stanford Graduate Certificate is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Graduate Certificates are delivered as a digital credential document, verified on the blockchain. You’ll be able to share your accomplishments, verify your credential, and communicate the scope of your acquired expertise.

What You Need to Apply

• General familiarity with the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
• A conferred Bachelor’s degree with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.

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