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Online Environmental Engineering Certificate

Gain problem-solving skills in this one-of-a-kind online environmental engineering certificate program.

Environmental engineers play key roles in protecting air, water and soil quality and in remediating damage caused by emissions. UND's graduate certificate in Environmental Engineering draws from three core disciplines — chemical, civil and geological engineering — while focusing environmental issues.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
9

Why earn an environmental engineering certificate online?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1

Regardless of where you live, you can earn your graduate certificate in Environmental Engineering without ever having to come to campus at any time. Perfect for working adults unable to attend traditional on-campus classes, this part-time online graduate certificate is offered by one of the top 90 online engineering programs in the country.

Experience a unique combination of three disciplines (chemical, civil and geological engineering) as they relate to the environment. You'll focus on environmental engineering issues related to air, water and solids.

This graduate certificate is designed to be stacked into a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. Meaning, if you do decide to pursue a graduate degree at a later date, you’ll already have a number of credits you can apply to the degree.

Affordable Environmental Engineering Certificate

With this semester-based program, you receive the same affordable tuition rate regardless of your actual residency status. If you're a military affiliate, you'll also be able to use tuition assistance and Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits.

Environmental Engineering Certificate Online

  • UND's Environmental Engineering program is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top online graduate engineering program. We're known nationally for our affordable online engineering programs and career outcomes.

  • Learn at UND's Institute for Energy Studies (IES). This multidisciplinary institute is focused on training a generation of energy experts. Our graduates will develop energy technologies that are economically competitive, reliable, sustainable and politically and environmentally acceptable.

  • Be more prepared to be professionally successful, to be a lifelong learner, and to be a knowledgeable, contributing member of a global society.

Careers in Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineering online graduate certificate holders can expect to find jobs in several fields, including:

  • Recycling
  • Waste disposal
  • Water and air pollution control
  • Pipeline operations
  • Data science
  • Consulting

Online Graduate Environmental Engineering Courses

CHE 504. Air Pollution Control. 3 Credits.

Identification of major air pollutants from stationary and mobile sources and methods of controlling their emissions; dispersion of air pollutants in the atmosphere; photochemical air pollution; federal and state regulations. Prerequisite: Background equivalent to CHEM 122, MATH 265, and PHYS 252 is expected.

CHE 505. Biochemical and Biomaterial Engineering. 3 Credits.

Principles of biochemical and biomaterial engineering and methods for the analysis, design, operation, and monitoring of biochemical engineering processes and bioreactors. Application to biochemical engineering research and application of materials science to problems in tissue engineering. Prerequisite: Background/knowledge of chemical reactor design and consent of instructor. F.

CE 535. Hazardous Waste Management. 3 Credits.

Regulations, generation, storage, transportation, disposal, classification, fate and transport of contaminants, environmental audits, pollution prevention and management facilities, remediation alternatives, physical-chemical treatment, bioremediation, stabilization/solidification, thermal processes. Prerequisite: CE 306 and CHEM 121.

GEOE 427. Groundwater Modeling. 3 Credits.

Fundamentals of numerical modeling applied to groundwater flow. Spreadsheet calculations will be used to demonstrate the finite difference method applied to groundwater movement and storage. Simulation of practical groundwater problems will be performed with the U.S. Geological Survey's MODFLOW code. Prerequisite: GEOE 417 and MATH 265; some programming experience is recommended. On demand.

GEOL 532. Contaminant Hydrogeology. 3 Credits.

Chemical and physical processes affecting contaminant behavior in groundwater with analytical/numerical modeling and case studies. Prerequisite: GEOE 417 and GEOE 427 and MATH 265, or consent of instructor.

Online Environmental Engineering Certificate

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UND's online graduate certificate in Environmental Engineering is 100% online. You are never required to come to campus.

Flexible Online Environmental Engineering Certificate Classes

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Leaders in Online Engineering Education

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)
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