Department and Director


Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Program Director: John Sebastian

Offered On-Campus and 100% Online

Credits and Program Duration


Average Time to Complete Certificate Program: 20 months

Credit Hours Required: 15 credits or five courses

Who Should Apply?


BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited university program
OR
BS in other field plus a minimum of three years of industry experience

NOTE: Candidates with other educational and professional backgrounds will be considered on an individual basis with strong emphasis given to academic promise, career orientation, work experience, and preparation in engineering and related disciplines. Additional coursework may be required to ensure skill set necessary for success in the program.

Accepts Part-Time and Full-Time Students

Application Requirements


  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • No GRE score required for certificates
  • Unofficial transcripts to apply

Application Deadlines


Domestic students have up to 60 days before the start of the term to apply for admission to the Graduate School of Engineering. International students must meet the following application deadlines:

  • March 01 - Fall Semester
  • July 01 - Spring Semester
  • February 01 - Summer Semester

Online Features


  • Identical content to our on-campus curriculum
  • Taught by the same expert faculty as our on-campus classes
  • Convenience to attend lectures online after work hours or view a recorded lecture

Costs


Online graduate students are offered an in-state, per-credit part-time tuition rate regardless of state of residence. Please contact Stephanie Opalinski at stephanie.opalinski@pitt.edu for further information on tuition costs for online students. More information on Pitt's tuition rates and fees can be found at https://www.tuition.pitt.edu/.

Group tuition rates are available to qualifying organizations. Learn more about Pitt's Corporate Partnerships.