Graduate Certificate in Environmental Justice at University of Kansas

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary 12-credit graduate certificate on the causes and consequences of how environmental problems are distributed, especially why some poor and minority communities bear greater environmental burdens. It covers community organizing, public participation, governance and research methods, and is available at the Lawrence or Edwards campus.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Environmental Studies | Duration: 12 credit hours (at least 50% at 700-level or above) | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

One environmental justice course (EVRN 528, 650, 673 or ISP 673), EVRN 721 Environmental Regulation and Policy, one science and technology course (EVRN 510, 730, 743 or 750), and one policy, society and ethics course (EVRN 628, 701, 737, ISP 800 or PUAD 853).

Career pathways

Graduates are well suited for public policy, international relations, environmental advocacy and environmental research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

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