Admission Requirements
Applicants who are interested in taking graduate-level courses, but not necessarily interested in pursuing a full master’s degree, would be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Planning and Management as long as they satisfy the requirements for admission for the Environmental Planning and Management Master’s degree program.
Admitted students have typically earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in the latter half of their undergraduate studies. Significant relevant work experience or a graduate degree in a relevant technical discipline may be considered in lieu of meeting the GPA requirement.
If the student decides to pursue the full master’s degree, all successfully completed courses will count toward the master’s degree, provided they meet program requirements and fall within a five-year time limit.
Program Requirements
- Five courses must be completed within five years.
- Minimum of three (3) courses from your designated program area (minimum 9 credits):
- Maximum of two (2) elective courses (maximum 6 credits) from any of the four environmental program areas (575.xxx), subject to prerequisite restrictions:
- Only one grade of C+, C, or C- can count toward the graduate certificate.
- Program chair approval is required for any deviation from this program and requisites specified in the student’s admission letter.