Graduate Certificate Requirements

Students are required to complete the following courses:

AEST A604 Environmental Law, Regulation and Permitting

Introductory graduate level course on understanding and navigating environmental laws and regulations. Students will learn the principles of the major environmental laws in the U.S., practice interpreting regulations, and prepare permits.

3.000 Credit Hours

AEST A605 National Environmental Policy Act

Examines the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, including process, roles and responsibilities of involved parties, impact analysis, alternative development, stakeholder involvement and environmental conflict resolution. Subject matter experts from State and Federal agencies, industry, environmental nongovernmental organizations and utilities will provide their perspectives on NEPA.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture Hours

AEST A606 Clean Water Act

Examines the Clean Water Act and its impact on the environment. The course will explore the history of the Act, and various programs established by the Act, including the Section 404 wetlands program and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) pollution control program. Subject matter experts from State and Federal agencies, industry, environmental nongovernmental organizations and utilities will provide their perspectives on the Clean Water Act and its effectiveness.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture Hours

AEST A607 Environmental Permitting Project

Explores the complex relationship between environmental regulatory and permitting requirements and their application to engineering and science projects.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture Hours