Concerned citizens who wish to pursue the satisfaction of intellectual exploration in the environmental field. The Environmental Policy and Management Certificate curriculum is designed to include courses in environmental philosophy, environmental policy, environmental politics, environmental law, environmental ethics and environmental management. It requires a common core but also allows students to take electives based on their skills and needs. Must be taken after completion of at least 4 courses. Most classes are offered in the evening.
Most classes meet once a week.
The curriculum is rigorous yet flexible to cater to individual needs. Courses taken under the Certificate may qualify for graduate programs in other departments. Admission is granted upon the recommendation of the Graduate Certificate Committee. Faculty Faculty members are nationally known, have active research and publication agendas and are frequent speakers at international, national, regional and specialized professional meetings. Faculty members also are actively involved in the community, serve on various boards and committees relating to environmental awareness and education and participate in a variety of different projects including environmental justice, wetlands restoration, alternative water sources, Brownsfield restoration and ecosystem management.