USACE’s Coastal Engineering Certificate Program

The coastal engineering discipline is one of the smallest engineering disciplines in the United States despite the expanding need for expertise in this field. An increase in density of population and infrastructure along the coast, coastal tourism world-wide, new frontiers exposed to coastal forcing in the northern latitudes, and changing frequency and intensity of coastal storms due to a changing climate are just some of the many reasons why well-trained coastal engineers are needed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has initiated a program to increase the professional competency in the Corps work force, called the Corps of Engineers Coastal Engineering Certificate Program (CECEP). This paper reviews components of the CECEP and discusses future considerations to advance the coastal engineering profession in the United States