Certificate Programs
Who Should Consider a Certificate Program?
- Professionals looking to shift into a new area within engineering
- Engineers who want to deepen expertise in a specific area
- Individuals interested in gaining targeted knowledge without pursuing a full degree
Planning to pursue a full undergraduate degree? If your ultimate goal is to earn a full degree, consider applying as a transfer student. Courses completed for a certificate will likely not apply toward a degree program.
Why Earn a Certificate?
- Strengthen your resume with recognized credentials
- Build on a previous degree or background
- Refresh or expand your technical knowledge
- Explore a new field before committing to a full program or job change
Undergraduate certificates are best for people who are currently in school or with a degree outside of engineering.
Note: the information on websites below should be used for content only. Disregard all deadlines and admissions information.
Application Process
- Applicants must apply as a non-matriculated student via the Office of the Registrar
- Applicants must send their unofficial college transcripts to CEASAdvis@uc.edu for pre-requisite review
- Await communications from CEAS Advising regarding admission to the certificate program
Students must be admitted to their certificate program in order to enroll in all required courses.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite courses and required GPAs vary for each certificate program. Please check the chart below to ensure that you meet all of the requirements.
| Certificate | GPA Criteria | Courses Required |
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain Technology | 3.0 | English Proficiency |
| Computer Science | 2.0 | ENED1100 or CS1005C High School Algebra, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus |
| Cyber Operations | 3.0 | English Proficiency |
| Engineering Project Management | 2.0 | 48+ undergraduate hours already completed |
| Heavy Highway Construction | N/A | Must contact Kim Zimmerer |
| Software Engineering | 3.0 | English Proficiency |
Questions?
Questions about certificates can be referred to our central undergraduate advising office: CEASAdvis@ucmail.uc.edu.
Graduate certificates are best for people with engineering undergraduate degrees, with a few exceptions.
Note: U.S. citizens and permanent residents can pursue graduate certificate programs without also pursuing a master’s or PhD degree. However, students on an F1 visa cannot pursue a graduate certificate without already being enrolled in a master’s or PhD program.