2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Environmental Management Graduate Certificate


Banner Code:  SC-CERG-EVMGGreen Leaf Program

The graduate certificate allows students to expand their knowledge of the environment and environmental management beyond their undergraduate training. It offers a professional credential to students who might not have the time or background to enroll in a graduate degree program requiring a thesis or dissertation. Students who later obtain admission to the graduate degree programs in environmental science and policy may be able to use credits earned during the certificate toward their graduate degree program.

The curriculum provides a substantive exposure to the biological, physical, and social aspects of environmental problems, and methods for their analysis and resolution.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Environmental Science and Policy in the College of Science .

This has been designated a Green Leaf program.  For further information, please go to Green Leaf Programs and Courses .

Admission

Applicants who lack college level course work in biology and chemistry should contact the ESP graduate coordinator’s office for advice. Successful completion of a two semester sequence of introductory graduate level environmental chemistry and biology courses would be sufficient background to prepare students without academic training in the natural sciences.

Applicants to the program should meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree, preferably in biology, chemistry, geology, geography, earth systems science, resource planning, environmental studies, or a related discipline with an environmental focus.
  • Two semesters of college level general chemistry with a laboratory (see note above regarding introductory graduate environmental chemistry).
  • Two semesters of college level general biology with a laboratory (see note above regarding introductory graduate environmental biology).
  • Undergraduate course in general ecology; students who do not meet this requirement must take   as their natural science elective.
  • Three letters of reference and a statement of interest in the program.
  • Aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Exam.

Certificate Requirements


The certificate is awarded after satisfactory completion of six graduate courses (a minimum of 18 credits) as specified below:

Total: 18-19 credits