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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Rethink the Lifecycle of Roads and Pavements
How can pavement design account not only for how a road performs today, but also for the materials, maintenance, costs, and environmental impacts associated with its entire service life?
Sustainable pavement design and construction evaluates the performance of pavement systems alongside resource use and environmental considerations. It applies engineering methods to the selection of materials, structural design, construction, and long-term performance. The goal: making a sustainable pavement that is functional, accessible, and resource efficient.
Michigan Tech’s on-campus Sustainable Pavement Design and Construction Graduate Certificate combines pavement engineering with approaches for evaluating sustainability in transportation infrastructure.
Who is This Certificate For?
This certificate is designed for civil and transportation engineers and other qualified professionals interested in pavement materials, design, construction, and sustainability. It also supports graduate students seeking specialized knowledge in pavement engineering.
What You Need to Know
Michigan Tech’s on-campus Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Pavement Design and Construction prepares you to integrate sustainability into pavement design, construction, and procurement. You'll study asphalt and concrete materials, mechanistic-empirical design methods, life cycle assessment (LCA), life cycle cost analysis, and innovative materials and construction practices that improve long-term performance, reduce environmental impacts, and promote access and socioeconomic equity.
You'll also learn to interpret and apply LCA findings and ISO-compliant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to inform project selection, design standards, construction specifications, and public procurement. The certificate addresses an emerging knowledge gap in the use of sustainability data, helping you make informed decisions throughout the pavement design and construction process.
Admissions
To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related degree. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.
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