12
$779
Summer 1 2024 classes start on May 27, 2024
The online Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering is offered through LSU Online and the LSU College of Engineering. This certificate provides professionals in the field of civil engineering to gain a valuable understanding of three infrastructure-related topics: pavement engineering, geotechnical engineering, and traffic engineering. There is a critical need for professionals to address the nation’s aging infrastructure that will require billions of dollars to be upgraded. Graduates will be well-positioned to meet this need and make a difference while advancing their careers in the field of transportation engineering through this flexible, online program.
Total credit hours per program: 12 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $779
Total cost with fees: $9,348
You may be able to find savings and earn credit from previous work or training, or as demonstrated by your industry certifications, through Prior Learning Assessment. Learn more.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
The Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering requires 12 credit hours to earn your certificate. This program is made up of four courses that ensure graduates are prepared with a complete education that is applicable to real-life business scenarios.
| Core Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CE 4650 Introduction to Asphalt Mix Design | 3 |
| CE 4670 Pavement Design | 3 |
| CE 7335 Soil Improvement and Stabilization | 3 |
| CE 7610 Traffic Engineering Operations and Control | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Applicants to the online Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering must meet the following criteria:
Students without an undergraduate BS degree in CEE are allowed to enroll in graduate programs. However, those students are required to pass leveling courses to satisfy department requirements. The department and transportation specialty leveling courses are listed below. Students may enroll as a non-matriculating until leveling courses are completed.
Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
Students who graduate with an online graduate certificate in transportation engineering will gain the skills necessary to manage and assess with confidence transportation infrastructure strategy.
Topics covered in this certificate include:
Many students choose this online certificate because of how effortlessly it transfers into our online Master of Science in Civil Engineering program. The on-demand format allows you to structure your learning in a way that is convenient for you.
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