Graduate Certificate in Power System Protection and Relaying at University of Idaho

Programme overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers this academic certificate to provide engineers with specialized expertise in power system protection and relaying. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing engineers to design, analyze and implement protective relaying schemes used in modern power systems.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: One year, 12 credits | Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall Not eligible for international applicants who require F-1 status | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 12 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ECE 5230 Symmetrical Components; ECE 5250 Power System Protection and Relaying; ECE 5260 Protection of Power Systems II.

Career pathways

Offered entirely online through Engineering Outreach (EO), this program is designed for working professionals advancing their careers, recent graduates building specialized expertise and anyone seeking the flexibility to advance their education. Related occupations listed for this programme include Signal and Track Switch Repairers; Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers; Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers; Electricians; Electrical and Electronics Repairers for Commercial and Industrial Equipment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcript Requirements: Bachelor’s degree transcript, along with any graduate-level transcripts, are required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for the initial admission review and admission offer.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); Statement of Purpose: A Statement of Purpose may be required for applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 or whose undergraduate degree is in a significantly different field from the graduate program to which they are applying; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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