Earth and Environmental Engineering Certification

Applicants to the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must submit official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, personal-professional statement, resume, and the $150 application fee.

Candidates for the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must complete the program of study as defined by the appropriate department. Program requirements for completion of these Certification Programs are listed below:

• 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student.
• Minimum of 12 credit points
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.

Candidates for the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must complete the program of study as defined by the appropriate department. Program requirements for completion of these Certification Programs are listed below:

• 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student.
• Minimum of 12 credit points
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.

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 certification. Students must complete at least 3 of the following courses:

• EAEE E4003: Introduction to Aquatic Chemistry
• EAEE E4200: Production of Inorganic Materials
• EAEE E4361: Economics of Earth Resources Industries
• EAEE E4550: Catalysis for Emissions Control
• EAEE E4901: Environmental Microbiology
• ECIA W4100: Management and Development of Water Systems
• EAIA W4200: Alternative Energy Resources
• CIEE E4252: Environmental Engineering
• 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 E4160: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• 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

2023–2024 Tuition & Fees

Please note that all tuition and fees are in U.S. dollars and are estimated. Tuition and most fees are prescribed by statute and are subject to change at the discretion of the Trustees.

CVN Credit Tuition: $2,462.00 per point (Credit Hour)
CVN Fee: $395 non-refundable fee per course
Transcript Fee: $105 non-refundable one-time fee
Tuition Deposit: $1,000 (More information on our Resources page)

Estimated cost of one nondegree course: $7,886.00
Estimated total cost of certification (four courses): $31,229.00

Estimated total cost of MS (ten courses): $77,915.00
*Estimated total cost of DES (ten courses plus a minimum of 12 research credits): $108,249.00

Graduate Admission Application Fee: $85 non-refundable one-time fee 
Certification Program Application Fee: $85 non-refundable one-time fee 

Late Registration Fee: $100 non-refundable fee

CVN Withdrawal Fee: $75, plus prorated tuition and all non-refundable fees
For example: A three-credit course would be $7,781 + transcript fee $105 (one-time) + CVN fee $395 = $7,886

*Assumes DES student enrolls in two six-credit research courses.

For Drop/Withdrawal fees and dates, refer to the Academic Calendar for the current term.

Please note: CVN no longer offers courses for audit.

Payment should be mailed to:

Attn: Shewanna House
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New York, NY 10027

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