Materials Science 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.

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.

Required Courses

Choose at least 2 of the following classes.

• MSAE E4132: Fundamentals of Polymers and Ceramics

OR

• MSAE E4250: Ceramics and Composites
• MSAE E4202 Thermodynamics and Reactions in Solids
• MSAE E4206 Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Solids
• MSAE E4215 Mechanical Behavior of Structural Materials

Elective Courses

The third and/or fourth course(s) may be selected from the list below.

• APPH E4090 Nanotechnology
• APPH E4200 Physics of Fluids
• APPH E4301 Intro to Plasma Physics
• CHEE E4050 Principles of Industrial Electrochemistry
• CHEE E4530 Corrosion of Metals
• EAEE E4200 Production of Inorganic Materials

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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Senior Student Services Rep
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New York, NY 10027

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