Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Space Science in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,615
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Space Science explores the conditions and phenomena occurring beyond Earth's atmospheric shield. Tailored for individuals with a Bachelor of Science in engineering or natural sciences, Wichita State's graduate certificate in space science prepares students to expand their expertise and career prospects in the flourishing space sector. You'll acquire knowledge about operating equipment in space environments, providing you with a distinct advantage. The 18-credit program includes one elective aligned with your academic and professional aspirations, along with four core courses:
Fundamentals of Space Science
Plasma Physics
Earth and Space Physics
Ethics in Space Exploration
Intermediate Space Dynamics or Nano-Satellite Engineering
Electives allow specialization in relevant fields, offering options such as: Radiation Physics, Astrobiology, Solar-Terrestrial Atmospheric Interactions, and Nuclear Particle Physics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or a recognized institution in another country whose requirements for the bachelor's degree are substantially equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. The basis on which credits are awarded for the bachelor's degree must be consistent with the policies and procedures for the award of such credit at Wichita State, and Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, including any post bachelor's graduate work, and no more than 9 credit hours of background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Tuition
USD
13,615