CCUS Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
News: Master of Science (Non-Thesis) Program is Officially Launched Now
The Colorado School of Mines is now offering a fully-online Master of Science (Non-Thesis) degree in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). The first enrollment will begin in Fall 2025, with an application deadline of August 1, 2025. Building on Mines’ strong foundation in CCUS research and education, this advanced program is designed to provide students with more essential, in-depth knowledge and practical skills, needed to advance their careers in this field.
Date: 4/25/2025
Program
As global interest in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled professionals equipped to tackle its unique challenges. The Mines CCUS graduate program addresses this critical need. By integrating world-renowned expertise in earth sciences, engineering, economics and business, this interdisciplinary program enables students to explore the unique challenges related to CCUS, climate change, and the energy transition while gaining the specialized skills needed to advance their careers.
This education program offers a Master of Science (Non-Thesis) Degree and a Graduate Certificate in CCUS. They are designed for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in carbon capture, utilization, and storage. The courses are fully asynchronous, eight weeks long, and offered online, providing flexibility for working professionals.
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Courses
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Participants in this program can expect to:
- Assess data on climate change, and the effects of greenhouse gases on climate.
- Develop a solid foundation and proficiency in methods employed for the three aspects of carbon capture, utilization and storage.
- Learn workflow and practices in the industry. Assess efficiency of CCUS practices.
- Develop skills to better communicate with colleagues in other disciplines in the organization.
- Learn and understand fundamental concepts from well-known faculty, experienced in the field.
Course Modality:
All courses are virtual and asynchronous – so students can listen to the lectures at convenience. All material is online and recorded for offline review. There are timed discussions and deliverables each week where students interact with their peers and with the instructors. The office hours are at specific times, but specific times to meet outside of those hours are often arranged depending on schedule conflicts or on geographic locations.
CCUS Online Master of Science (Non-Thesis) Degree
- Requires 30-credit hours (10 courses)
- Three required courses (CCUS520, EBGN502, CCUS585) and seven elective courses
- Application deadlines: August 1st for 25F I&II, and October 1st for 25 III (Mines Application Deadlines here: https://gradprograms.mines.edu/deadlines/)
- Interested in the combined program? Contact rmcdonald@mines.edu with your questions.
- Upgrading the graduate certificate program to MSNT degree? Reach out to learn how.
- Getting MSNT degree while completing another Master or Ph.D. degrees at Mines concurrently? Reach out to learn how.
CCUS Graduate Certificate Program
- Requires 9-credit hours (3 courses)
- Two required courses (CCUS520 and EBGN502) and one elective course from CCUS
- Application deadlines: August 1st for 25F I&II, and October 1st for 25 III (Mines Application Deadlines here: https://gradprograms.mines.edu/deadlines/)
- Getting a CCUS graduate certificate while pursuing another Master or Ph.D. degrees at Mines concurrently? Reach out to learn how.
Contact Us
Contact:
Program Director: Dr. Yilin Fan (yilinfan@mines.edu)
Program Coordinator: Rachel McDonald (rmcdonald@mines.edu)
Why Colorado School of Mines?
- Cutting-Edge Technical Curriculum – Gain advanced knowledge and skills at the forefront of CCUS technologies.
- Built on Mines’ Renowned Research Expertise – Learn from world-class faculty leading innovative CCUS research.
- Interdisciplinary Approach – Integrating engineering, geoscience, policy, and economics for a holistic education.
- Strong Industry and Academic Partnerships – Connect with leading organizations through collaborative projects and real-world applications.
More Information
Courses
| Course # | Credits | Course Name | Offering Time * |
| CCUS520 | 3 | Climate Change and Sustainability (Required course for both degrees) | Fall (first 8 weeks) |
| EBGN502 | 3 | Political Economy of the Energy Transition (Required course for both degrees) | Spring (first 8 weeks) |
| CCUS585 | 3 | Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Capstone (Required course for MSNT) | Spring (second 8 weeks) |
| CCUS521 | 3 | Geological Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration | Fall (second 8 weeks) |
| CCUS522 | 3 | Non-geologic Carbon Capture and Utilization | Spring (second 8 weeks) |
| CCUS598 | 3 | Class VI Well Design & Permitting | Fall (first 8 weeks) |
| CCUS525 | 3 | Biological Carbon Capture and Conversion | Fall (second 8 weeks) |
| CCUS530 | 3 | The Kinetics of Carbon Dioxide Reactions | Spring (first 8 weeks) |
| EDNS501 | 3 | Community-centered Approaches to Resilience | TBD |
| EDNS502 | 3 | Managing and Leading in Multistakeholder Environments | TBD |
| GEOL557 | 3 | Earth Resource Data Science 1: Fundamentals | Fall (second 8 weeks) |
| GPGN519 | 3 | Advanced Formation Evaluation | TBD |
| GPGN558 | 3 | Seismic Data Interpretation and Quantitative Analysis | Spring (first 8 weeks) |
*This is when the course is usually offered, but might change due to instructor availability and other factors.