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Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Program Overview
The Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate program, taught in conjunction with
Alexandria Technical and Community College
, is designed for Sailors who are interested in becoming better enlisted leaders in the fundamentals of nuclear engineering technology. This program helps you accomplish this by developing your skills in math, physics, and chemistry as they relate to nuclear engineering.
This provides you with a 7-course program providing the foundational Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) knowledge needed to successfully achieve an associate or bachelor’s degree in applied engineering. This professionally-relevant certificate helps set you apart as meeting required pre-requisite competencies in the hard sciences sought by bachelor's of applied engineering technology programs.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Partner Institution
The USNCC Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate is completed through
Alexandria Technical and Community College
, who is the degree grantor for this program. ATCC was selected for this program because of their military friendliness, quality education program, expertise in the field, and an established pathway to a four-year degree program with little to no loss of credit.
Alexandria Technical and Community College was selected for this program because of their military friendliness, quality education program, expertise in the field, and established pathway to a four-year degree program with little to no loss of credit.
As a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to the success of their students and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They work innovatively on behalf of their students, their college, and their community. ATCC provides services and programs for service members and veterans including credit for military training and a dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families.
ATCC is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission
.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Program Description
The Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate will be a rigorous program that provides a comprehensive foundation that can be applied to many applications of nuclear technology. Students at the USNCC will have access to state-of-the-art software with expert faculty focused on instruction and training to prepare students for practical applications of these skills. The courses will introduce students to engineering principles, plant materials, chemistry controls, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, radiological controls, quality assurance, aptitudes and skills students need, engineering ethics, and programs at transfer institutions.
Through the Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate, students will gain practical design experience using basic models and simulations, while also establishing a strong basis in math, physics and chemistry.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Program Requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria:
Active duty enlisted Sailor, Marine, Coast Guardsman, or Coast Guard Reservist
High school diploma or equivalent
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Program Plan
Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate
MATH2232
Calculus II
4 Credits
MATH1447
Introduction to Statistics
4 Credits
PHYS1081
Engineering Physics I with Lab
4 Credits
PHYS1082
Engineering Physics II with Lab
4 Credits
CHEM1500
General Chemistry with Lab
4 Credits
MFGT2552
Programmable Logic Controls
4 Credits
NUCPXXXX
Nuclear Technical Elective
4 Credits
Total
: 28 Credits
Note
: The residency requirement for this certificate is 10 credits.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Math Intensity
High
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Learning Environment
All of the courses for the Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate are offered online and asynchronously through Alexandria Technical and Community College. This means that, as long as you have access to the internet, you are able to take these courses on your schedule, wherever you are in the world. Whether you are stationed on a ship in Norfolk, conducting field exercises in Okinawa, patrolling in a cutter the coasts of Alaska, or providing security or logistical support out of Bahrain, you are able to use your off-duty hours to further your education through the USNCC. Since these courses are offered asynchronously, this means you will not be required to log on to specific meetings at specific times throughout the week. You will be assigned due dates for your assignments; as long as you can post by those deadlines, you will meet attendance requirements.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Ideal Rating/MOS Candidates
While there is no requirement at this time to be a part of any rating or MOS community, this program was designed primarily with the following community in mind:
Navy
EMN
ETN
MMN
The Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate is a specialized degree program that is designed to help Sailors who have completed the nuclear engineering pipeline and are looking to advance their educational goals and develop their critical thinking skills in the nuclear field.
Marine Corps
None
The Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate is a specialized degree program that is designed to help Sailors who have completed the nuclear engineering pipeline and are looking to advance their educational goals and develop their critical thinking skills in the nuclear field.
Coast Guard
None
The Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate is a specialized degree program that is designed to help Sailors who have completed the nuclear engineering pipeline and are looking to advance their educational goals and develop their critical thinking skills in the nuclear field.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Education Pathways
The Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate program transfers seamlessly to the USNCC's
Nuclear Engineering Technology associate degree
program.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Career Opportunities
In addition to improving your capabilities as an enlisted leader in the core career fields listed above, the Fundamental in Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Certificate also sets you up for success in the following career fields after you finish your service in the military, whether it is after four years or 34 years:
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Photonics Technicians
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Contact Information
To find out more about this program and how to apply, contact our enrollment office through out
USNCC Support Form
.
PI-Specific FAQs
Whom do I contact about withdrawing from a course?
If you are taking an ATCC course, contact Beth Kleinschmidt at
usncc@alextech.edu
. If you are taking a USNCC course, contact your USNCC student success coach by submitting a Support Center request at
https://usncc.force.com/s/support-form
.
How long do I have to drop or withdraw from my ATCC course?
Drop & withdrawal dates are listed on
alextech.edu/usncc
for the current term.
Whom do I contact regarding a deployment/underway?
If you are deployed, contact your instructor and your advisor before you leave – if possible – to ensure they are aware of what is going on. Also, notify your
USNCC student success coach
so we can place your registration and account in a long-term deployment status (if necessary) until you return. Once you can continue taking courses, please let your USNCC student success coach know.
I’m going on leave and won’t have access to the internet while I’m gone. Can I get an extension?
Please work with your instructor on this; notify them as early as possible to develop a plan. Depending on the length of your leave and the course – even with an extension – it may be difficult to keep up in class.
Does the USNCC use the same Learning Management System as ATCC?
No, the USNCC uses Blackboard and ATCC uses D2L BrightSpace. You will maintain different logins with the two systems. You can only access the course through the Learning Management System on which it is hosted.
How do I know what courses I have left?
To view your progress toward the Undergraduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals or the Associate of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology, visit eServices and download your
degree audit reports (DARS).
Degree audits are updated regularly.
When will I find out what my next course will be, and when do I register for my next course?
Once the USNCC is done with the progression validation process for the next term, someone from USNCC or ATCC will reach out regarding registration for your next course. This will typically happen about 2-3 weeks before your next course begins.
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