Certificate Options

The MAE Department offers concentrations in Aerospace, Energy Systems and Packaging that can be paired with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Concentrations allow students to academically explore an interest area pursuant to their career goals, graduating with a certificate in that concentration.

Details of the standard mechanical engineering curriculum and aerospace, energy or packaging concentrations are presented in the MAE Curriculum section of the undergraduate handbook. 

Aerospace Engineering Option

Students following this option are required to select only Aerospace Electives as departmental electives (3 courses). Students completing the requirements for this concentration receive an Aerospace certificate in addition to their Mechanical Engineering diploma.

Energy Systems Option

Students following this option are required to select only Energy Systems Electives as departmental electives (3 courses). Students completing the requirements for this concentration receive an Energy Systems certificate in addition to their Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering diploma.  

Packaging Engineering Option

Students following this option are required to select only Packaging Engineering Electives as departmental electives (3 courses). Students completing the requirements for this concentration receive a Packaging Engineering certificate in addition to their Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering diploma.