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MSEN undergraduate certificate programs give students the opportunity to develop specialized materials knowledge and apply it to real-world challenges in industry and society. Explore the certificates below and find your path to Materials with Meaning.
Polymer Specialty - Certificate
The Polymer Specialty Certificate gives Texas A&M students a powerful way to stand out in a growing industry. Designed for undergraduate engineering students and qualified science students, this interdisciplinary program builds real-world knowledge in polymer science and engineering so you are better prepared for polymer-focused careers and can transition into industry faster.
As the first program of its kind in Texas, the certificate offers a unique opportunity to gain documented polymer expertise while expanding your academic and career options. Students develop a broader understanding of polymer materials, strengthen entrepreneurial thinking, and explore opportunities beyond traditional industry roles. Upon completing the certificate requirements and graduating, you will also receive official recognition on your university transcript.
Corrosion Science and Engineering Certificate
The Corrosion Science and Engineering Certificate helps Texas A&M students turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact. Built in response to industry demand, this program prepares you to solve corrosion and materials degradation challenges in critical sectors such as energy, infrastructure, water systems, transportation, manufacturing, and utilities. In the spirit of Materials with Meaning, students gain the skills to help improve safety, extend the life of essential systems, and support more efficient, reliable operations.
Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, you will build a strong foundation in materials science and engineering, thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry while learning how corrosion forms, how materials perform in extreme environments, and how to evaluate, prevent, and control degradation. With elective options across engineering disciplines and opportunities for internships in industry and national laboratories, this certificate helps you develop the technical, collaborative, and career-ready experience to make a meaningful difference in industry, academia, or government.