Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate in Environmental Assessment is offered by the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University. This program prepares current and future professionals in the fundamentals of environmental assessment, which is the assessment of the environmental consequences of a plan, policy, program, or actual projects prior to the decision to move forward with the proposed action.

Program Details

• The certificate is a 4-course, 12-credit program that can be completed fully online, fully in person, or as a combination.
• Environmental assessment is a tool for decision-makers in the United States and around the world, and this field of professional practice is ubiquitous in the development and sustainability fields in which countries, international governmental organizations, and international financial institutions participate worldwide.

Program Structure

Coursework

The program consists of 4 courses, totaling 12 credits. The specific courses are not listed, but the program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of environmental assessment.

Delivery

• The program can be completed fully online.
• The program can be completed fully in person.
• The program can be completed as a combination of online and in-person courses.

About the Field

Environmental assessment is a critical tool for decision-makers, used to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of proposed actions. This field is essential in development and sustainability efforts globally, involving various organizations and institutions.

Institution

The Ohio State University, through its School of Environment and Natural Resources, offers this certificate program to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge in environmental assessment.