Credits required
20-21 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 20-21 quarter credits are equal to 13.33-14 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$582 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.‡
Start terms
4 per year
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Graduate Certificate in Mass Timber – Online

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Curriculum

The online coursework in Oregon State University’s mass timber graduate certificate will deepen your understanding of mass timber construction methods, manufacturing, material sourcing, quality control, design and more. You’ll also explore the role of integrated project delivery in mass timber construction and the strategic understanding of sustainability policy, regulations and market trends shaping the industry's future.

The online mass timber graduate certificate is offered by Oregon State’s College of Forestry.

This program is currently accepting applications, and you may begin the program online as early as fall term 2025.

Required courses (14 credits)

  • WSE 523 – Wood as a Sustainable Material for the Future I (3)
  • WSE 524 – Wood as a Sustainable Material for the Future II (3)
  • WSE 590 – Mass Timber Products & Building Systems (3)
  • WSE 591 – The Evolving Mass TImber Sector (3)
  • WSE 506 – Projects (2)

Elective courses (6-7 credits)

Select two courses from the following:

  • CE 524 – Contracts and Specifications (4)
  • WSE 593 – Intro to Quality Assurance & Control in Mass Timber Manufacturing (3)
  • WSE 594 – Digital Design & Fabrication of Timber Structures (3)
  • WSE 595 – Mass Timber Construction (3)
  • WSE 596 – Mass Timber Engineering & Connection Design (3)
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Important dates

Summer term starts
June 23
Fall term starts
Sept. 24

See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.