Graduate Certificates

The graduate certificate programs are coursework-only graduate programs designed to support continuing education. Students completing the certificate programs are often working full-time in addition to fulfilling coursework; students are typically self- or industry supported. You should work each semester with the APM or ADGP to identify the best courses for your unique program of study. The certificate is complete once all courses have been passed.

Foundations in Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Certificate

The curriculum in this certificate is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, chemistry, physics, or other related field. It is designed to provide the foundational knowledge of Materials Science & Engineering and is required knowledge for any advanced degree (M. Eng., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering. Each course is taught annually.

Course Requirements

MSE 605 Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry (4 credits)

MSE 608 Solid State Thermodynamics (4 credits)

MSE 618 Phase Transformations and Kinetics (4 credits)

Total: 12 credits

Computational Materials Science & Engineering Certificate

This certificate program provides an interdisciplinary opportunity to develop and apply computational tools in the field of materials science and engineering. Opportunities to develop in first-principles techniques, molecular simulation, supercomputing, big data analysis, and scientific algorithm development will position certificate holders to contribute to modern materials design as computational scientists.

Course Requirements

Select 9 credits from the following options. 6 credits must be in MSE courses

  • MSE 563 Materials Modeling

  • MSE 564 Computational Materials Science

  • ME 570 Finite Element Methods

  • ME 571 Parallel Scientific Computing

  • Or other Boise State graduate courses related to computational materials science or modeling as approved by the Associate Director of Graduate Programs

Total: 9 credits

Nanomaterials Science & Engineering Graduate Certificate

This certificate provides current information of high relevance to those interested in the science and engineering of nano-dimensional materials. The certificate courses cover approaches to nanoscale fabrication, key materials properties at the nanoscale, applications of nanoscale materials, as well as computational approaches to nanoscale materials science and engineering. The certificate program covers the breadth of nanoscale material science and engineering, while each course provides depth within key topic areas.

Course Requirements

Select 9 credits from the following options.

  • MSE 545 Nanoscale Processing

  • MSE 550 Nanoscale Transport

  • MSE 563 Materials Modeling

  • Or other Boise State graduate courses related to nanotechnology as approved by the Associate Director of Graduate Programs

Total: 9 credits