Environmental issues and conflicts are among the most important concerns of the 21st century. The graduate certificate in Environmental Policy is a 12-credit certificate that provides knowledge and practical experience for you to have an advanced experience with environmental economics, environmental laws, and environmental risks and management. Be well prepared to advance in your career path in identifying issues relating to resource and environmental policy, oversight, and corporate or nonprofit management associated with Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) goals. The certificate will benefit 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.).
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy at University of Arkansas
The Environmental Policy at University of Arkansas is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Brookings Main Campus campus in Fayetteville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2026.
About Environmental Policy
- Want to develop solutions for challenges
- Are curious about local, national, and global economic and environmental issues
- Are determined, analytical, and creative
- Enjoy business, agriculture, and environmental policy analysis
- Enjoy working with others to resolve ecological questions and environmental issues
Disciplines
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- 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 U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's 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 U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career
- Environmental Planner
- Public Policy Analyst
- Environmental Specialist
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Policy Manager
- Project Manager
Fee Information
How to Apply
Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.
Step 2
Submit all required application materials including:
- Transcript Evaluation
- Transcripts
- IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
- Financial Documents
- Proof of Immunity
- Documents Required by Your Program of Interest
Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.
Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.
Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.
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