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Environmental Professional Training Undergraduate Certificate

Prepare for a career in professional environmental fields or as an environmental consultant with the Environmental Professional Training Undergraduate Certificate in 51¶¯Âþ’s College of Science and Technology. Environmental consultants ensure that industries with impact on the environment—such as construction or waste management—are compliant with current laws and regulations. Whether you are interested in environmental science or geology, this 10–12 credit hour certificate program takes a deeper dive into field methods for studying and surveying land and water.Ìý

As a studentÌýyou will learn current regulations in environmental protection, how they are enforced and why they are in place. You’ll study

• field methods such as geophysical surveys, mapping techniques and stream flow analysis,Ìýand
• hazardous waste operations and emergency response training and certification.

Open to current Earth and Environmental Science program students and environmental professionals, this certificate provides the fundamentals for career development for those seeking to guide or enforce environmental protection measures.

Who might be interested?

The Environmental Professional Training Undergraduate CertificateÌýis ideal for Geology orÌýEnvironmental ScienceÌýmajors, as well as those who currently work in related industries or as environmentalists. The curriculum lays the groundwork for how society impacts the environment and how it is protected, as well as training in current regulation certification and requirements.

Credit Requirements

The curriculum includes two required courses and two electives. Coursework is completed over 10–12 credit hours, and current undergraduate students must complete 24 prerequisite credits prior to entering the certificate program. Those students with professional backgrounds in earth and environmental science must have industry experience related to the certificate’s prerequisites.

Current students pursuing academic degrees in programs outside of the College of Science and Technology may need approval before adding this certificate to their curriculum.

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Delivery Method

All classes are held in person on 51¶¯Âþ’s Main Campus in Philadelphia.

Classes & Curriculum

Students are required to complete four courses, including

• Groundwater Hydrology,
• HAZWOPER Training and the Regulatory Environment,Ìýand
• Introduction to Field Methods in the Earth and Environmental Sciences.

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