Certificate Programs

The Natural Resources certificate is one of the certificates offered by the Graduate Certificates in Applied Global Stability. The certificate is designed to meet the global stability needs of senior...

The Graduate Certificate in Environment, Policy and Leadership is designed for students interested in understanding the impact of human activities on natural and environmental systems, designing policies to improve, remediate...

This program is one of the graduate certificates offered by the School of International Service. A certificate awarded by American University's School of International Service is a symbol of professional...

Gain a deeper understanding of the impact that population growth and climate change is placing on food supply, resources, and land. Learn to develop policies, use tools, and apply models...

Deepen your knowledge of pressing global issues like climate change, resource scarcity, and population growth. Gain a deeper understanding of the policies and solutions needed to address today’s environmental and international...

The Water Resources certificate is one of the certificates offered by the Graduate Certificates in Applied Global Stability. The certificate is designed to meet the global stability needs of senior...

The management of our marine resources encompass both biophysical and human dimensions. Marine management professionals need to understand these dimensions, utilizing both physical and social sciences to tackle challenging issues,...

The mission of the Certificate in Sustainability Planning is to provide students with a better understanding of society’s land use and natural resource systems, with a particular emphasis on the...

The Graduate Environmental Policy and Management Certificate program provides an understanding of how our natural environment is governed and affected by relationships between various entities, including: legislatures; administrative agencies; courts;...

The Environmental Science Program offers the Environmental Restoration certificate for graduate students who wish to pursue an environmental restoration position upon graduation, professionals looking to increase their knowledge base  and/or  advance professionally  and...

Grasslands (including rangelands, pasturelands, and haylands) are the principal land resource type in the Great Plains, comprising more than 50% of the land surface area. The major use of the...

As more companies weave environmental concerns into their best practices, there is an increased demand for employees able to lead such efforts. With an Environmental Management Certificate from the College...

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) graduate certificate looks at the major laws, regulations, and policies that encompass environmental programs and projects in the U.S. This online certificate is specific...

The graduate certificate in Natural Resource Management will help you cultivate advanced planning and management strategies around environmental policy issues. Courses in the program will help you better understand local,...

Grasslands - including rangelands, pasturelands, and haylands - are the principal land resource type in the Great Plains, comprising more than 50% of the land surface area. Grasslands represent a...