Program Overview

Environmental Communication and Leadership (Graduate Certificate)

Program Description

The Environmental Communication and Leadership graduate certificate program is designed to equip graduate students in environmental disciplines with the essential skills to increase their influence and reach beyond academia. This program focuses on providing students with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including the press, the public, policymakers, and other relevant parties.

At a Glance

• College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The program requires 15 credit hours, consisting of:

• Required Core (3 credit hours): BIO 578 Environmental Leadership and Communication (3)
• Electives (12 credit hours):
  • Policy and management (3)
  • Communication (3)
  • Leadership (3)
  • Open elective (3)
• Additional Curriculum Information: Students must choose three credit hours from each of the policy and management, communication, and leadership categories with approval of the School of Life Sciences. If a student takes a course for fewer than three credit hours, the student must take more than one course in that category to meet the three-credit-hour requirement.

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants Must Fulfill the Requirements of Both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Applicants Must Have Earned a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Any Field from a Regionally Accredited Institution.
• Applicants Must Have a Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.00 (Scale is 4.00 = "A") in the Last 60 Hours of Their First Bachelor's Degree Program or a Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.00 (Scale is 4.00 = "A") in an Applicable Master's Degree Program.
• All Applicants Must Submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
• Additional Application Information: An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Tuition Information

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Career Opportunities

Professionals skilled in communication as well as analytical and critical thinking are highly sought-after in public and private industry. Experience with conservation science, policy, management, and leadership prepares graduates for careers in research, policy development, law, and business management, among many others. Career examples include:

• Attorney
• Ecologist
• Professor
• Research scientist
• Science journalist or communicator

Program Details

The Environmental Communication and Leadership graduate certificate program is designed to enhance the skills of graduate students in environmental disciplines, enabling them to effectively communicate their research and ideas to a broader audience. This program is essential for those who wish to make a significant impact in their field and contribute to the development of environmental policies and practices. By completing this program, students will gain a deeper understanding of environmental communication and leadership, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors.