The Future of Energy and Critical Minerals

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Advance your career in energy and critical minerals with a graduate credential from Colorado School of Mines, Colorado’s top engineering and applied science university, and a premier R1 research institution. Our non-thesis master’s and certificate programs do not require the GRE, allowing you to focus on gaining the knowledge and experience that move you forward. Whether you’re seeking research opportunities, a project-based approach or programs delivered online or on campus, Mines offers cutting-edge graduate options that prepare the next generation of problem solvers shaping the future.

Mechanical Engineering

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Electrical Engineering

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Chemical Engineering Processes in Energy Transitions

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Petroleum Engineering

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Advanced Energy Systems (AES)

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Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS)

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Energy Geophysics

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Nuclear Engineering

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Environment, Resources and Energy Policy

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Mineral and Energy Economics

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Mining Engineering

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