Materials Science and Engineering Post Baccalaureate Certificate

Application Deadlines:

• For enrolling in the Spring Semester: First Friday in October
• For enrolling in the Fall Semester: Fall 2025 Deadline - July 15

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Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and science, drawing from traditional mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering and incorporating technological advancements in nanotechnology, biomaterials, and advanced manufacturing. Materials Scientists and Engineers design, develop, and manage the creation and application of advanced materials to ensure performance and innovation. Students will learn the fundamental principles and practical applications that allow materials scientists and engineers to contribute to projects from material selection to product lifecycle.

Students are awarded diplomas indicating completion of the requirements of the certificate program and will have the appropriate designation indicated on their academic transcripts.

We also offer a foundational course: Advanced Materials Science and Engineering that can be taken independently or as part of Weber’s graduate certificate or master’s degree. The graduate curriculum is directly shaped by industry needs, equipping you with sought-after skills to accelerate your career through specialized knowledge.

Every Credit Counts

Any four certificate courses (12 Credits) will count directly toward your MSEE or MSCE degree *

Course	Course Title	Credits
ECE 6110	Digital VLSI Design	3
ECE 6130	Advanced Semiconductor Devices	3
ECE 6140	Sensors and Instrumentation	3
ECE 6150	Thin Film Engineering  (Available for MSEE Students ONLY)	3
ECE 6170	Advanced Materials Science and Engineering	3
ECE 6440	Optical Communication Systems	3
ECE 6640	Model-Based Systems Engineering	3
ECE 6750	Quantum Computer Engineering	3
ECE 6900	Special Topics (varies by semester)	1–4

What you will learn

• Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering
• Understanding material structure-property relationships and their applications.
• Introduction to materials characterization techniques and data analysis.
• Choice of electives to focus on specific material specializations

Questions? msece@weber.edu

 

Current MS Students: Before enrolling in the Material Science & Engineering Certificate courses, please:

• Review your completed and planned MS elective courses
• Check your official degree map 
• Schedule an appointment with your advisor to confirm elective availability

*If you have already completed most or all of your electives, you may not be able to integrate the certificate seamlessly into your degree plan. In that case, additional coursework may be required to earn the certificate.