Overview
- Major: Environmental Law and Sustainability
- Degree: Certificate of Graduate Study
- School/College: Law
Program Website
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Deadlines
Fall: applications are accepted throughout the year
Spring: applications are accepted throughout the year
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
Applications Accepted for These Semesters...
- Fall Semester
- Spring Semester
A Note from the Program
This 18-hour, post-bachelor’s certificate is designed for environmental managers, corporate executives and business leaders seeking to distinguish their career through knowledge of state-of-the-art strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of their organization while enhancing economic sustainability. These professionals seek to advance their career through mitigation of economic and environmental risk to employers and communities and navigate the complex and evolving world of environmental compliance and advanced energy generation and storage.
Courses are designed to apply innovative approaches and move beyond aspirational theories to operational strategies to meet the great environmental strategies that confront societies across the globe. Students will gain an advanced understanding of environmental and energy systems, applicable laws and regulations in the United States, and legal risks inherent to the field in order to meet the great opportunities that are transforming major economic sectors and populations around the world. The certificate in Environmental Law and Sustainability acknowledges the inherent interdisciplinary nature of meaningful solutions to complex environmental, energy and climate issues and weaves together cutting-edge curriculum to provide the student with skills and knowledge to reduce environmental footprints while obtaining economic efficiencies.
Taught by accomplished energy and environmental professionals and attorneys practicing in the field, this 100% online and on-demand graduate degree has no LSAT, GRE, or GMAT requirement.