Petroleum Engineering, Certificate
This certificate is suitable for engineering students who desire a basic preparation for a career in the petroleum industry.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Requirements – 12 Hours
Petroleum Engineering Core - 3 hours
Mechanical Engineering Electives - 9 hours
Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements, if applicable:
Admission requirements
Students must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program and be in compliance with the progression requirements of that program. Completion (with a grade of “C” or better) of MECE 2340 Materials Engineering, MECE 3321 Mechanics of Solids, and MECE 3315 Fluid Mechanics. Students outside the Mechanical Engineering program will need to check with their advisor to ensure that advanced course in this program will satisfy requirements in their major course of study.