Certificate in Environmental Policy

The certificate in Environmental Policy provides knowledge and practical experience for students to have an advanced experience with environmental economics, environmental laws, and environmental risks and management. Individuals who complete this certificate will be well prepared to advance in their career paths in identifying issues relating to resource and environmental policy, oversight, and corporate or nonprofit management associated with Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) goals. The certificate would benefit individuals in a variety of professional positions in agriculture, food, energy, government, military, policy making, environmental non-government organizations (NGOs), and nonprofit organizations. Complete the graduate certificate as a stand-alone credential or stacked into the Professional Science (M.S.) or Economics (M.S.). Even better, it is available online, making it a great option for working professionals wishing to enhance their skills in a critical area.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.

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