Contexts of Environmental Policy (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

Programme overview

This program is offered exclusively to National Park Service (NPS) employees who have served for three years or more. The graduate certificate in contexts of environmental policy is designed to help prepare current and future leaders who are responsible for the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural heritage. Inspired by a gift from Roger and Frances Kennedy and made possible by the Friends of Roger Kennedy, the program funds NPS students to undertake a course of study that strengthens their knowledge of the natural and cultural resources at the heart of the NPS mission.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Public Policy and Public Administration | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Students may be permitted to take alternative electives with permission of the advisor. Students should consult with the environmental and resource policy director of graduate studies to construct an individualized curriculum best suited to their needs and interests.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application packet must include the following documents: -Proof of completion of Bachelor’s Degree and Official Transcript with a GPA 3.0 or above. If you plan to apply, be sure to contact the Registrar’s Office at each of the colleges or universities from which you will be requesting official sealed transcripts at your earliest convenience, in order to ensure that you receive your transcripts in time to submit them no later than June 1. -A personal statement of at least 300 but no more that 800 words that includes the purpose for undertaking graduate study, academic objectives, research interests, and career plans/accomplishments. -Resume that includes nominee’s current position, and mi

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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