Department and Director
Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Program Director: John T. Sebastian
Offered On-Campus and 100% Online
Credits and Program Duration
Average Time to Complete Certificate Program: 30-36 months
Credit Hours Required: 30 credits or ten courses
Who Should Apply?
Applicants typically have a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a BS in another engineering discipline with at least three years of relevant industry experience. However, we frequently admit students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds beyond engineering. All candidates are evaluated holistically, and those with non-engineering degrees and related work experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis.
NOTE: Candidates with other educational and professional backgrounds will be considered on an individual basis.
Accepts Part-Time and Full-Time Students
Application Requirements
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- NO GRE score required
- 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:
- April 1 - Fall Semester Start
- October 15 - Spring Semester Start
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.