Aerospace Engineering Certificate

Program Code: U-AEREGR-C
Plan Type: Certificate
Department: Pratt School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science Department
Website: mems.duke.edu/undergrad/degrees/certificates

Program Summary

The objective of this multidisciplinary program is to educate students in the engineering principles related to the conceptualization, design, analysis, and performance of aerospace vehicles and systems. This certificate program is available only to students enrolled in the Pratt School of Engineering.

The certificate program focuses on upper class courses. All engineering undergraduates are eligible to participate in the program and qualify for certification. Mechanical engineering is the host department; however, there is flexibility for majors in other departments to meet the program standards while maintaining program focus and quality. Two courses already required for the primary major are permitted.

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Academic Requirements

At least 7 units total to complete the certificate. At least 34 units total to earn a degree.

• Core Courses (2 units)

  • ME 336L or CEE 301L

  • ME 344L

  • ME 431L

• Required Course (1 unit)

  • ME 472

• Core Aerospace Electives (1 unit)

  • ME 473

  • ME 536

  • ME 571

• Electives (2 units)

  • A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students in the degree audit system.

• Arts and Sciences Course in History, Public Policy, or Economics (1 unit)