The Engineering Geology & Subsurface Investigations Graduate Certificate Program is offered by the School of Earth, Society & Environment (SESE) and the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE).
This 12-credit-hour, fully online program is designed for working environmental professionals such as consulting engineers, remediation specialists, and regulatory professionals seeking advanced training and transitioning STEM professions including scientists and engineers looking to enter the growing fields of environmental remediation and compliance. It will equip students with the technical and regulatory knowledge needed to address pressing environmental challenges. And with the rising demand for cleanup and compliance specialists, the program will provide targeted, workforce-driven training in remediation methods, pollutant fate, and environmental compliance strategies.
Students will Gain Skills In:
- Treatment Technology Design – Engineering chemical and biological processes to treat water and contaminated environments.
- Pollutant Fate & Cleanup – Understanding how pollutants transform, move, and can be remediated under different conditions.
- Hydrogeochemistry & Bioremediation – Applying microbial and geochemical processes to manage and mitigate contamination.
Graduates of this program will be prepared for roles such as remediation engineer, compliance manager, or environmental consultant. Skills gained can be directly applied to:
- PFAS and emerging contaminant cleanup
- Groundwater and soil remediation projects
- Environmental compliance and regulatory oversight
- Risk management for private- and public-sector clients
Certificate Details
- Format: 100% online (8- or 16-week courses)
- Credits: 12 graduate-level credits
- Credential: Non-transcriptable certificate issued via Accredible.com (courses and grades appear individually on transcripts)
- Stackable Pathway: Coursework can be combined with other certificates to build a customized professional portfolio or applied toward the 32-credit-hour M.S. in Environmental Geology or the 36-credit-hour M.S. in Civil Engineering for those interested in continuing their education,