The Materials Science and Engineering Post-graduate Certificate at Weber State University is designed to meet the growing demands of Utah’s industries. With a focus on advanced materials and material properties, this program equips students with the specialized skills ensuring that the curriculum directly reflects industry needs. The certificate offers a stackable structure, allowing students to gain immediate employability while providing a clear pathway for further graduate studies. Through this program, students will develop expertise in materials science, preparing them for impactful careers in Utah’s rapidly evolving technology sectors.
Grade Requirements: A Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Materials Science and Engineering student must complete all program courses, including electives, with a grade of “B-” or higher. In addition, the overall program GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
Credit Hour Requirements: The program requires a minimum of 12 semester hours beyond a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Credits applied to graduation from another program are not accepted.
Program Code: 8120PBC
CIPC: 141801
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of core graduate-level theoretical knowledge in materials science.
- Demonstrate the ability to design a system, component or process.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in materials science applications.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply master’s level knowledge to the specialized area of materials science and engineering.
Advisement
For questions concerning academic advisement, the primary source of contact is the program director. Students should meet with the director at least once a year while enrolled. For issues regarding registration and scheduling, students should contact the Administrative Specialist for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission into the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program must possess a bachelor’s degree or be in the final stage of completing the degree. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required from the undergraduate program in which the bachelor’s degree is earned.
Applicants will submit:
- Completed application
- Current resume
- Official transcripts from every institution of higher education attended
- GRE scores are required for all applicants except those with an ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree or a 3.2 GPA or higher in a prior STEM degree. Scores will be used to make admission decisions but no specific minimum score is required.
Additional Admission Requirements for International Students
All international students and any applicant educated outside the U.S. must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English, or whose language of instruction for their undergraduate degree was not English, will be required to submit a score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International Language Testing System (IELTS) which is not more than two years old. Applicants are required to have an internet-based TOEFL score of 79 (with a minimum of 17 in each category) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
Application
The application for admission to the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program must be submitted online. Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended and all test scores must be sent directly to the WSU Department of Engineering.
Application deadlines are posted at https://www.weber.edu/east/ms-programs/.
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