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Nondestructive Evaluation – Graduate Certificate

Nondestructive Evaluation

Advance your career. Gain specialized skills in high-demand techniques like eddy-current, ultrasonic, and penetrating radiation methods. Apply your knowledge immediately in fields like engineering and manufacturing. Take the next step and position yourself for future opportunities.

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It’s time to take the next step in your career. To stand out and pivot into a more specialized role, the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) certificate can help. This online program focuses on the fundamentals of three major NDE techniques—eddy-current, ultrasonic, and penetrating radiation methods—giving you advanced skills that are in demand across industries. You’ll learn from expert faculty and researchers at Iowa State University’s Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, expanding your expertise without needing to pause your career. Take the next step with a program designed to sharpen your technical knowledge and get you ready for what’s ahead. Let’s get you to your next in NDE.

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Admission Requirements

The NDE certificate program seeks highly motivated students who are pursuing a career in NDE or an NDE-related discipline.  Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical science and must satisfy the prerequisites for the individual courses that comprise the certificate.  In particular, an understanding of three-dimensional vector calculus, differential equations, and numerical computer programming (such as in MATLAB) is necessary.

Graduate certificate applicants must meet the following requirements.

  • Academic Records
  • GPA
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation

For additional admissions requirements, visit the Graduate College website.

Credits

Total: 13 or 14 credits

Visit the program website to check out the list of classes.

Contact Information

Maddi England
Student services specialist
515-294-9669
madisone@iastate.edu

Stephen Holland
Director of Certificate Studies
sdh4@iastate.edu

Iowa State Online
515-294-3916
iowastateonline@iastate.edu

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