Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Energy Engineering program requires the applicant to have already earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or to have earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry or physics with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better for their undergraduate degree. Students with related degrees may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Energy Engineering program as long as they meet all course prerequisites. A grade of B or better is required in all make-up and prerequisite courses for this program. All students enrolled in the Certificate in Energy Engineering core or elective courses must earn a grade of B or better in all courses in this program. Any student not complying with minimum grade requirements will prompt a review of that student’s academic standing and may result in his or her dismissal from the program.

The courses offered in this program are all College of Engineering technical electives and can typically be used as technical electives in the pursuit of an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and most of the 5000-level courses may be used towards a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.

All students enrolled in the Certificate in Energy Engineering core or elective courses must earn a grade of “B” or better in all courses in this program. Any student not complying with minimum grade requirements will prompt a review of that student’s academic standing and may result in their dismissal from the program.

Professionals who hold a BS degree in Engineering or the Natural Sciences (primarily chemistry or physics) are eligible to enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Energy Engineering program.

Please note that this is a graduate certificate (not a degree). The courses offered in this program, however, are all College of Engineering technical electives and can typically be used as technical electives in the pursuit of an undergraduate BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and most of the 5000 level courses may be used towards a MS in Mechanical Engineering degree.

Goals

To educate individuals in Energy Engineering including alternative (renewable) energy sources, traditional (fossil fuel) energy sources, nuclear energy, energy management and conservation.

To help meet global needs with energy educated engineers who can address the issues related to energy and the supply and demand balance of global fossil fuel resources and to transition the economy to more environmentally friendly energy systems.

Apply

All potential students must apply to LTU for admission to the Certificate in Energy Engineering program and will be admitted only after review and approval from the Energy Engineering Program Director.

Students enrolled in the Certificate in Energy Engineering program must formally petition to the LTU Office of the Registrar to receive their certificate upon completing the program. Contact the LTU Office of the Registrar for details regarding petitioning.