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Graduate Certificate in Environmental Politics & Policy at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, United States

Programme overview

This certificate is designed for students who wish to demonstrate special competence in the research area of environmental politics and policy. Protecting the environment and enhancing the quality and sustainability of human-nature interactions has become a critical goal for federal and state agencies, as well as numerous companies working in all sectors of the economy. Because professionals and researchers working to address these challenges work closely with policymakers or the policy process, employers increasingly require individuals who are familiar with the policy-making process.

Location: Blacksburg, VA, United States

What you will study

12 graduate credits required. Core courses include PSCI 5214 Contemporary Political Theory or PSCI 5115 Research Methods I; PSCI 5364 Public Ecology; PSCI 5584 Environmental Politics and Policy.

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Entry requirements

Open to VT graduate students and others not enrolled in VT graduate programs. Admission: VT students: Complete the Application for Graduate Certificate Program form Non-VT students: Complete online Admission Application

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