Gonzaga University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science is now offering a Certificate Program in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Engineering.  The certificate consists of any five (3 credit) T&D courses developed through collaboration with practicing utility engineers. The eight-week courses are offered online and taught by industry leaders and Gonzaga University engineering faculty.  The program's first five courses have been extremely well received by students and industry.  These courses are: Transmission Line Design-Introduction, Transmission Line Design-Advanced, Project Development and Construction Methods, Electrical Grid Operations and Electric Distribution System Design.  Currently  courses in Substation Design and System Protection (Protective Relaying) are being developed for Fall 2008.

Students will be able to register and take these courses online from anywhere in the world and have immediate access to high quality education from industry and academic experts. The program offers cutting-edge training in an affordable program that typically takes one year to complete. The cost of the courses is Gonzaga graduate tuition ($2130 per course for the 2008-2009 school year). There is also a Gonzaga University technology fee of $35-$40 per course.

In an industry that is projecting substantial increases in transmission investments while facing a dramatic decline in trained transmission and  distribution professionals, this program is exactly what you need to move forward in this exciting field.

Pre-Requisites

B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other engineering field recommended.  Employment in electric utility or related industry recommended.

Enrollment Information

Registration for Fall 2008 courses has begun. You may fill out a non-matriculated student registration form and return to Jilliene McKinstry, Gonzaga University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, 502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258-0026.  If you have questions, please contact Jilliene McKinstry at (509) 313-5701 or email at mckinstry@gonzaga.edu.

Gonzaga University School of Engineering and Applied Science

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Gonzaga University was established in 1934 and graduated its first students in 1940. The School offers undergraduate programs in mechanical, electrical, civil, computer, and general engineering, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The school has a current enrollment of approximately 450 students. For the last four years, the school has been ranked nationally by US News in the top 30 of engineering schools without PhD programs.

The Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).

For more than 60 years, Gonzaga has provided engineering education for students from the Inland Northwest and beyond. As the methods for teaching and practicing engineering evolve, so have our programs and curriculum. This constant commitment to excellence is propelling our faculty, students and school to earn national recognition and awards.