| Person-in-Charge | Christine Kirchhoff |
|---|---|
| Program Code | LPE |
| Campus(es) | University Park |
This certificate will help graduate students develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to understand and apply tech theory, policy and practice; policy for science and science for policy; and complex systems with the goal of driving innovation and change. Students will acquire strong technical and analytical skills in systems thinking, how to communicate effectively across disciplines and outside academia with policy makers and practitioners, and apply their understanding of how engineering, law and policy intersect and drive (or constrain) the development and advancement of ethical and sustainable technical, scientific or systems solutions to complex problems in our global society.
Effective Semester: Fall 2026
Expiration Semester: Fall 2031
Admission Requirements
Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies. International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.
Applicants with at least a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) and appropriate course backgrounds may be considered for admission.
Certificate Requirements
Requirements listed here are in addition to requirements listed in Graduate Council policy GCAC-212 Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LPE 853 | Engineering, Law, and Policy Systems | 3 |
| LPE 854 | Engineering, Law, and Technology Policy Practicum | 3 |
| LPE 855 | Engineers and Scientists Shaping Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Courses
Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 699 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply systems thinking to analyze how science, technology, and engineering influence or are influenced by public policy in addressing specific societal challenges.
- Assess and integrate principles of technology law, policy, engineering, and systems design to identify and address ethical, economic, social, and sustainability impacts of emerging technologies
- Use legal and policy case-based reasoning and systems analysis methods to propose informed, multidisciplinary solutions to complex real-world problems.
- Communicate complex technical and policy information effectively to diverse audiences, including policymakers, interdisciplinary teams, and the public, using appropriate formats and language.
- Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions to global challenges that require coordinated policy, legal, and technological interventions.