Certificate Planetary Science

at Arizona State University

Modules:
 

• Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy
• Introduction to Geology I (Physical)
• Introduction to Exploration
• Habitable Worlds
• A Solar System Journey 

Students with a major or degree other than those listed require additional preparation beyond the certificate. Students are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") and grades of "B" or better in courses of multivariate calculus, linear algebra and introductory statistics at ASU or an equivalent institution.

For International Students: US $12,562 per year.

The employment prospects of graduates who complete the planetary science certificate are enhanced by the potential for employment at the intersection of these fields. Opportunities include:
 

• Community college and university educators teaching earth science or astronomy classes
• Docents at science museums and planetariums
• Faculty and researchers at universities working on federally funded planetary science research, instruments or missions
• K-12 educators for programs with Earth science or astronomy curriculum
• Researchers in aerospace companies contracted to build subsystems, instruments or missions for federally funded planetary science research