Certificate in Engineering, Ethics & Society

If you are inspired by the promise of science and technology, and aware of the inherent risks, there is a place for you here. We focus on the contemporary philosophical issues of engineering and applied science to prepare critical thinkers and ethical engineers.

The undergraduate certificate in engineering, ethics and society provides students knowledge and discourse of contemporary issues regarding the promotion, use and possible risks of engineering and applied science. Students consider ethical concerns and questions as they relate to the field of engineering, such as engineering and environmental degradation, the role of engineers in policy formation, and the benefits and risks of genetic engineering. 

  • Refine your skills of critical thinking and clear communication
  • Explore the benefits and consequences of STEM innovation
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a certificate

Top 20 public U.S. university for engineering

(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

Connect with many high-tech companies right here in Boulder, many of which sponsor internships or mentorship programs

Find your community through weekly seminars that bring students and faculty together in discussion

Be successful.

The certificate in engineering, ethics and society allows you to enter the workforce with additional skills and knowledge alongside your major area of study.

 
$97,200

Annual median salary of engineers

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017)

 

Google, Lockheed Martin, Seagate Technology, Ball Aerospace and Boeing employ graduates from the College of Engineering and Applied Science

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from the certificate

Academic Plan & Requirements

The certificate in engineering, ethics and society is available to all students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. To earn the undergraduate certificate, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Course topics include: 

  • History of modern science and technology and their influence in the present
  • Ethics of genetic engineering
  • Environmental consequences of STEM innovation

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.