Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Environmental Science, Certificate


Colleges  > College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics  > Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences  > Environmental Science, Certificate

The Environmental Science Certificate offered by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is available to both graduate students and non-degree seeking professionals. The need for environmental science is increasing due to global climate change, population growth, anthropogenic activities, degrading natural resources and ecosystems.

Admission Requirements


This certificate program can be taken by students who are already admitted into a Master’s or PhD program in the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, or by students who intend to solely
obtain the certificate. In this latter case, the admission requirements are as follows:

  • Bachelor’s degree in earth science or a related discipline of physical science or engineering
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework
  • Official transcripts

Note: the GRE is not required for admission

Certificate Requirements


Credit hours required for this Certificate: 15.0

Core Courses


Four core courses (12 credit hours) selected from the following list or approved substitutions, including at least one course from each of the three core categories:

Elective Course


  • One elective course to be chosen with the approval of the Graduate Chair Credit Hours: 3.0