Grad Classes for S.E. Prep

[DWHA]

I was wondering if anyone has come across graduate classes that are geared towards the same subject matter as the S.E. exam.

I work in Illinois and in order to practice sturctural engineering I must take the new S.E. exam. The company I work for will pay for grad classes, however they typically do not pay for exam prep classes. So, I am looking for a oppertunity to take 1 or 2 courses (via distance learning) to help prepare for the S.E. exam in the next year or two.

Thanks all

 

[MiketheEngineer]

I have never found one

 

[Qshake]

DWHA - That's just plain crazy, unless you intend to pursue a graduate degree or augment your present graduate degree.

The university course will spend 16 weeks on essentially one topic (concrete, steel, wood, masonry, dynamics, FEA, and so on). Whereas the prep course will spend time on ALL materials. There are some prep courses that are 8 weeks (1 four session) and some that are shorter.

It's common for companies to consider a degree program a worthwhile investment they'll share and registration soley a employee responsibility (especially the home state). I'd still rather think the prep course is best, cheaper route.



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[B16A2]

Finishing grad school now and there's no prep courses here. While you should take grad classes if you're pursuing structural engineering, go for the prep class for the license.

Your company's policy is strange. Usually the value the license more than the degree.

 

[DWHA]

B12A2 - You are correct.

I work for a power plant now, and they really do not need to have any licensed engineers because they own everything we work on. I worked for 4 years designing bridges and buildings prior to working at the power plant, so I have sufficient experience to sit for the exam. It has always been a personal goal to obtain the license. Plus, there may be a possibility for me to moonlight for a local civil firm who normally farms out any incidental structures they need designed (such as retaining walls or box culverts on a development project).