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Dec 04, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Environmental Science, Certificate
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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.
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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:
Core Category 1: Atmospheric Science
Core Category 3: Geophysics
Elective Course
- One elective course to be chosen with the approval of the Graduate Chair Credit Hours: 3.0
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