Structural Engineering (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate in structural engineering program is appropriate for those who wish to gain specialized knowledge in one of the following tracks: earthquake engineering design of bridges and buildings, extreme event design of structures to resist the effects of accidental explosions and vehicular collision, concrete bridge design using the LRFD approach, or building design using the LRFD approach. Students who successfully complete the certificate program may opt to continue towards a master's degree in civil and environmental engineering department.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes CE 6202 Methods of Structural Analysis; CE 6342 Structural Design to Resist Natural Hazards; CE 6404 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering; CE 6800 Special Topics (Advanced Earthquake Engineering Topics); CE 6301 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures.

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Entry requirements

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States or from an institution located in a country in which English is the official language, provided English was the language of instruction. Minimum scores: TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based; or Applicants with lower test scores may qualify for our full-time Applied English Studies program. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the prog

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.engineering.gwu.edu/admissions-frequently-asked-questions

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