Certificate of Professional Achievement in Earth and Environmental Engineering
Columbia Video Network now offers a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Earth and Environmental Engineering, designed for engineers and
scientists who plan to pursue, or are already engaged in, environmental management/development careers. The focus
of the program is the environmentally sound mining and processing of primary materials (minerals, energy, and water)
and the recycling or proper disposal of used materials. The program also includes technologies for assessment and
remediation of past damage to the environment. Four courses are required to complete the certificate.
Core Courses
The core courses provide a student with a foundation in the fundamentals of Earth and Environmental Engineering.
The core courses contribute at least 9 points of graduate credit toward the certificate. Students must complete at least 3 of the following
courses:
EAEE E4003: Introduction to Aquatic Chemistry
EAEE E4200: Production of Inorganic Materials
EAEE E4550: Catalysis for Emissions Control
EAEE E4901: Environmental Microbiology
ECIA W4100: Management and Development of Water Systems
CHEE E4252: Introduction to Surface and Colloid Chemistry
Elective Courses
The fourth course may be selected from the list above or from the electives below.
EAEE E4950: Environmental Biochemical Processes
EAEE E6208: Combustion Chemistry and Processes
CHEE E4050: Principles of Industrial and Environmental Electrochemistry
CHEE E4530: Corrosion of Metals
CHEE E6252: Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry
Certificate Program Requirements
· 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student. Students
currently in any degree program at Columbia University are not eligible for the Certificate Program through CVN.
· Minimum of 12 credit points
· Minimum GPA of 3.0
· Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.
Credits earned to fulfill the requirements of a Certificate Program may be applied toward an MS or PD degree,
subject to the approval of an Academic Advisor. However, students must apply for admission to the University
and meet all admissions requirements. Entry into, and completion of a Certificate Program does not ensure
acceptance into an MS or PD program.
In order to apply for acceptance into the Certificate Programs, please visit the link below:
Certificate Application and Instructions Page