Marietta College

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes leadership concepts, theories, and models alongside practical skill development. Students learn collaboration and communication strategies relevant to the energy sector and practice leadership through guided experiential activities. The program aims to prepare graduates to enter engineering roles as ethical problem solvers and agents of change with clearly articulated leadership competencies that complement their technical training.

Entry requirements

Students interested in the certificate must apply to and be accepted by the McDonough Leadership Program. The certificate is targeted toward those pursuing Petroleum or Environmental Engineering majors. Accepted students participate in the EXCEL Workshop as the program orientation.

Career prospects

Graduates are expected to combine engineering technical knowledge with leadership and communication skills valued in the energy and environmental fields. The certificate is intended to strengthen students' readiness for engineering careers that require collaboration, ethical decision-making, and the ability to lead projects or teams within complex industrial or environmental contexts.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Marietta College references tuition and financial aid resources through its regular channels and the McDonough Center; students should consult college financial aid services and the McDonough Center for information on scholarships, assistantships, or funding opportunities that may support participation in leadership programming.