Graduate Certificate in Power and Energy Systems

UCCS Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers a Certificate in Power and Energy Systems Engineering based on a set of four graduate courses. This certificate is for qualified professionals who want to advance their knowledge of the operation and design of electric power systems. It is also valuable for degree-seeking students looking to develop concentration that gives them an edge in their power engineering career path. The courses can constitute 40% of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. It can also be used in the Ph.D. in the Electrical Engineering degree program.

Courses will begin with fundamental topics in power systems engineering, electric machines, and power electronics, then continue to cover more advanced topics, such as power system operation. Furthermore, electives will allow students to specialize in areas such as, battery management and control, or renewable energy and distributed generation.

• 12 credit hours (four courses) are required to complete the certificate. There are three required core courses (9 credits) and one elective course (3 credit hours).
• Most students complete the program in just over a year by taking two courses per semester for two consecutive semesters. The required set of four courses must be completed in three years with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Required Pre-requisite Knowledge for Admission

• BSEE degree is required for regular entrance into the program. Other relevant knowledge.
• Experience will be evaluated separately at the application point.

Note: Some of these courses may have prerequisites, and any comparable course from another ABET accredited university will suffice.

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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