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ENGINEERING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

This certificate program is intended to acknowledge students who have gained proficiency in design, research, and application of appropriate technologies for use in serving communities in the United States and abroad while stressing an awareness of the cultural context of such engineering activities. Collaborations with communities are strongly encouraged along with emphasis on the importance of ethical considerations in collaborating/working in community settings. For information about the requirements and how to enroll, contact the program coordinator, Thomas Colledge, at thc100@psu.edu.

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ENGINEERING DESIGN CERTIFICATE

This certificate is intended to provide an opportunity for students to pursue a specialization in engineering design; provide an incentive to take more courses in design and to participate in more design projects; and improve their employment prospects and their productivity in their first job. For information about the requirements and how to enroll, go to Engineering Design Certificate.

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HOUSING CERTIFICATE

This certificate program is designed to help students to develop some basic knowledge of the housing industry and so provide a better preparation for a career in the housing industry. The program is directed primarily buy not exclusively toward senior-level engineering undergraduates. For information about the requirements and how to enroll, go to Housing Certificate

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INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE

This certificate is intended to recognize the completion of course work, language study, and international experiences that will contribute toward the attainment of a global perspective of engineering. For information about the requirements and how to enroll, go to International Engineering Certificate.

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SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE

This certificate program is designed for students who are interested in space systems topics and work. It consists of relevant course work as well as a significant hands-on project. The program is aimed at students who wish to prepare for a career in the space industry and students who are interested in a systems approach to engineering. For information about the requirements and how to enroll, go to Space Systems Engineering Certificate

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