Mar 14, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Additive Manufacturing Engineering Certificate


Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology  
College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design  

About the Program


The certificate in Additive Manufacturing Engineering is designed to prepare students with hands-on training and knowledge necessary to meet increasing demand in the design, scanning, and manufacture of components with additive manufacturing techniques. The program will provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge in material identification, 3D design and scanning, design for additive manufacturing, direct digital manufacturing techniques, inspection, and applications. All of the courses within this certificate can be applied toward the completion of a major in the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program. The certificate in Additive Manufacturing Engineering is comprised of a minimum of 18 credit hours.

General Certificate Requirements


Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared. 

Program Requirements


  • This certificate program is open to all undergraduate, degree-seeking students. To be awarded the program certificate, the student must meet the following requirements:
    • complete 18 credits of courses as recommended by the certificate program;
    • achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the certificate program;
    • earn at least a “C” or better in each of the certificate courses; and
    • earn a minimum of 60% of required courses at MSU Denver.
  • Individuals interested in this certificate program should contact the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology   at 303-615-0499 to schedule an appointment for an advising session either in person or by phone.

Summary of Requirements


Required Courses 18 credits
Total for the Additive Manufacturing Engineering Certificate 18 credits