Why ODU for Coastal Engineering?

By successfully completing this certificate, you'll demonstrate a basic understanding of the physical sciences, engineering, economics, environmental, institutional-political-social, and aesthetic constraints that influence all coastal engineering design.

You'll learn alongside Master of Science and Ph.D. students in the four courses required to complete this certificate.

This certificate may also provide the necessary credentials for continuing education by state licensing boards and professional organizations.

Thinking about a master's degree? The four courses in this certificate can be applied towards ODU's master's program in Civil Engineering with a focus in Coastal Engineering.

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Total
12 Credit Hours

This certificate consists of four courses:

  • Introduction to Coastal Engineering
  • Dredging and Beach Engineering
  • Coastal Hydrodynamics and Sediment Processes
  • Design of Coastal Structures

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Total
12 Credit Hours

This certificate consists of four courses:

  • Introduction to Coastal Engineering
  • Dredging and Beach Engineering
  • Coastal Hydrodynamics and Sediment Processes
  • Design of Coastal Structures

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$620 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$642 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Careers in Coastal Engineering

An academic certificate in coastal engineering can open new career opportunities in areas such as:

  • Research, education and teaching
  • Consulting engineering
  • Instrumentation development
  • Project management
  • Membership on coastal zone management teams
  • Federal, state or city government
  • Permit review, dredging or surveying
Civil Engineers
Growth
6.5%
Median Salary
$95,890
Environmental Engineers
Growth
6.9%
Median Salary
$100,090
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Growth
6.5%
Median Salary
$95,890

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

To take courses in this certificate, you must be admitted to ODU as a non-degree graduate student. An undergraduate degree from an accredited university in engineering or oceanographic sciences is preferred. Experienced professionals in the Coastal Engineering field are welcome to apply.

If you are an international student interested in taking this program online from your home country, please contact the ODU International Admission Office for assistance.

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