The Department of the Air Force has a need for a workforce that is competent in Low Observables (LO) Materials Engineering. The Graduate LO Materials Engineering Certificate Program is designed for students with traditional engineering backgrounds (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, etc.) and produces graduates who can effectively approach and analyze complex LO materials problems, design feasible solutions, and select an appropriate solution. The intended audience consists of early to mid-career civilian, military, and Department of Defense (DoD) contractors working with military systems employing LO materials for survivability.
The curriculum consists of five graduate level courses for a total of 20 graduate credits. These courses provide the basic building blocks for all Air Force and DoD Low Observable Material Engineers. The program is intended to be three quarters in length starting in the summer term where a student would take the LO introduction course and then two courses during the fall and winter terms respectively. The typical program duration is approximately 12 months. If the student is not able to take two courses per quarter as indicated, the time to complete extends to 24 months. No additional electives or research hours are required for the certificate.
Degree Required: Any accredited B.S. degree in the fields of science or engineering.
Mathematics: Courses in calculus-based physics and dynamic systems are helpful, but not required.
Test Required: None
GPA Required: Overall – 3.0; Mathematics – 3.0
Waivers to the above criteria may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Individuals who do not meet the above criteria are still encouraged to apply.
NOTE: This certificate is available to US citizens only.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
Student Outcomes (SOs):
Dr. Michael J. Havrilla
Degree Type: Certificate
Delivery Method: In-Residence
Degree Requirements
All students successfully completing and maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 in the Low Observables Materials Engineering program (20 credit hours) will receive a certificate and have the completed certificate noted on their AFIT graduate transcript.
NOTE: Students wishing to obtain a master’s degree may apply up to 12 quarter hours of courses taken as part of the certificate program in a non-degree seeking status. The credits obtained while working on this certificate can be applied immediately or at some future time in partial fulfillment of an AFIT LO master’s degree.
The courses comprising the program are offered in-residence and are listed below:
EENG 529 - Introduction to Low Observable Engineering
MATH 504 - Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics
EENG 622 - Advanced Electromagnetics I
EENG 624 - Electromagnetic Characterization of Materials
MATL 680 - Materials Characterization
Graduate School Catalog