Online Education for Working Professionals
Design best management practices for water systems.
Enhance the resilience and sustainability of society's water infrastructure.
Learn to analyze, design, and manage water and sewer systems, stormwater, low impact
development, and stream restoration projects. Recognize the necessity of resilient
infrastructure for our society facing challenges due to urbanization and climate change.
Examine environmental and economic issues related to dams, embankments, diversions,
and cross drainage. Study levees, flood risk management, and restoration of rivers
to a more natural state. Environmental engineering jobs pay a mean annual salary of
$112,910 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Figures from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), dated May 2025.
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How to Apply
3 courses in 3 semesters.
| Length |
3 courses in 2-3 semesters |
| Effort |
3 hours per credit per week |
| Each course |
3 credits |
| Total credits |
9 |
| Course type |
Online or on-campus |
| Modality |
Watch class recordings on demand |
| Cost |
Based on credits and course type |
| Already enrolled? |
Speak with your advisor |
Curriculum
Progress quickly with a compact curriculum. Work with the program advisor to select
courses that fit your interests and prerequisite skills.
Prerequisites
Check your preparation. Students without civil, environmental, or related degree should
have taken CEE 3620 Water Resources Engineering (4 credits including the lab or equivalent)
OR CEE 3650 Hydraulics and Hydrology.
CEE 3620 - Water Resources Engineering
Introduction to hydrologic engineering, including rainfall-runoff modeling and hydrologic frequency analysis. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems such as pipe networks and storm water management systems. Computational, field, and experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or CEE 3502(C) or CEE 3710(C))
Electives
Take 9 credits of elective courses. Take 3 out of the 4 courses.
CEE 5507 - Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Application of basic principles in civil and environmental engineering to the analysis and design of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and their appurtenances. Analysis of research on some topic of the course.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
CEE 5640 - Stormwater Management and LID
Design techniques for stormwater collection, conveyance, infiltration, and detention storage systems are discussed, both traditional stormwater management systems and newer approaches based on the philosophy of low impact development (LID) that seek not to alter the natural ecology of a site.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620
CEE 5650 - Hydraulic Structures
Application of basic principles fluid mechanics in civil and environmental engineering to the analysis and design of hydraulic structures. Analysis of research on some topic of the course.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620(C)
CEE 5665 - Stream Restoration
Basin mechanics of the transport of sediments in natural systems, including tractive forces and geomorphic functions.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620
Typical Schedule
The minimum completion time is two semesters. Here are typical schedules.
Option A
- Fall:
CEE 5650
- Spring:
CEE 5507 or CEE 5665
- Summer:
CEE 5640
Option B
- Fall:
CEE 5650
- Spring:
CEE 5507
and
CEE 5665
Option C
- Spring:
CEE 5507 or CEE 5665
- Summer:
CEE 5640
- Fall:
CEE 5650
Option D
- Spring:
CEE 5507
and
CEE 5665
- Summer:
CEE 5640
Option E
- Summer:
CEE 5640
- Fall:
CEE 5650
- Spring:
CEE 5507 or CEE 5665
Application Process and Admissions Requirements
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out
our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required
for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.
Graduate School Admissions Process
Applying to the Graduate School is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts, test scores, or letters needed to start). The application
process involves three easy steps.
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Graduate School Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:
- have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
- be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous
degree and your scholastic record.
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Program Specific Requirements
Program Specific
- Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0
scale
- GMAT/GRE: Not required
- Preferred major: Civil, environmental or related degree
International Students
- TOEFL scores as of January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 4.5
- For tests taken before January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 79 iBT
- IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 6.5
Admissions Decisions
Made on a rolling basis.
Prospective Students
- Prospective students and non-degree seeking students interested in obtaining a graduate
certificate must apply to the certificate program using the online application.
- Accelerated certificate options exist for current Michigan Tech undergraduate students in good standing and have
achieved at least junior-level standing or recent bachelor’s graduates of Michigan
Tech (less than two years).
- The number of credits earned prior to admission that can be counted are restricted.
Current Graduate Students
- Current Michigan Tech graduate students who are in a degree program do not need to formally apply. Current students must still submit the appropriate degree schedule in order to complete the certificate.
International Student Requirements
International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.
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Interested in taking a single, online course? Enroll as a non-degree seeking student.
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
Design resilient water infrastructure systems.
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