Engineering: Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN)

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Abstract

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN) Program is a practice oriented, part-time graduate program designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the technical expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments. The program is intended for individuals who do not find a full masters degree program an appropriate option, and it offers integrated sets of core/elective courses from all of the engineering departments. Late afternoon and evening classes are taught by full-time faculty and experienced adjunct faculty at the campus in College Park and at designated learning centers throughout Maryland.

Options are available in the following engineering disciplines:
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering:

  • Environmental and Water Resources

  • Geotechnical/Pavements

  • Project Management

  • Structures

  • Transportation

    • Electrical and Computer Engineering:
  • Communications and Signal Processing

  • Computer Engineering

    • Environmental Engineering
    Fire Protection Engineering
    Materials Science and Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering:
  • Energy and the Environment
  • General Mechanical
    • Nuclear Engineering
    Reliability Engineering
    Software Engineering

    Admissions Information

    The Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN) Program is open to qualified applicants holding a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering or a related field. In addition to submitting a Graduate School admission application with fee, a copy of the applicant's college transcripts is required for evaluation. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis if they have demonstrated a satisfactory experience in another graduate program and/or their work experience has been salutary. In that case, two recommendation letters are required as well. Applicants with foreign credentials must submit academic records in the original language with literal English translations. Please allow at least three months for evaluation of these credentials.

    We trust that you will find this 12 credit-hour program to be an affordable, convenient way to "retool" and keep current with the latest technological developments in your field, or perhaps to develop a new area of expertise so as to further your career.

    Application Requirements

    1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
    2. GRE not required
    3. College transcripts
    4. If GPA is below 3.0, two recommendation letters are required
    5. Graduate school admission application and fee
    6. In online application, select Graduate Certicate in Engineering as the major

    Degree Requirements

    Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN)
    The student chooses one of the academic options and completes 12 credit hours of approved coursework with an average grade of B. The coursework, which can include up to 3 credits at the 400-level, must be approved by the GCEN faculty advisor within the selected department. The 12 credits used for the Graduate Certificate in Engineering can be applied toward the 30 credits required for the Master of Engineering, should the student be admitted to that program on completion of the Certificate.

    Facilities and Special Resources

    Courses in the Graduate Certificate in Engineering program are currently offered on the College Park campus, and are available at off-campus centers, via Distance Education Technology and Services (DETS), which is a live interactive distance education system. Courses are available via DETS at the University of Maryland System Shady Grove Center in Montgomery County, the Higher Education and Applied Technology (HEAT) Center in Harford County, the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in St. Mary's County, Frostburg State University in Allegany County, and University System of Maryland at Hagerstown in Washington County.

    Financial Assistance

    There are no assistantships or fellowships available in this program.

    Contact Information

    For more specific information, contact:

    Dr. George Syrmos, Executive Director
    2123 J. M. Patterson Building,
    University of Maryland, College Park
    MD  20742
    Telephone: (301) 405-0362
    Fax: (301) 405-3305
    oaee@umd.edu

    http://www.oaee.umd.edu

    Ms. Kerri Poppler-James, Assistant Director
    2123 J. M. Patterson Buliding, University of Maryland,
    College Park
    MD  20742
    Telephone: (301) 405-0362
    Fax: (301) 405-3305
    oaee@umd.edu

    http://www.oaee.umd.edu

    Courses: ENPM

    Related Programs and Campus Units

    Engineering: Aerospace Engineering
    Engineering: Chemical Engineering
    Engineering: Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Engineering: Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Engineering: Fire Protection Engineering
    Engineering: Materials Science and Engineering
    Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering: Nuclear Engineering
    Engineering: Reliability Engineering

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