Program Benefits
The Graduate Certificate in Ecosystem Restoration allows current graduate students and working professionals the opportunity to add an in demand technical skill set to broaden their professional expertise and experience.
Admission Requirements
Admission Overview: Applications will be holistically reviewed by certificate faculty to ensure appropriate placement and student success based on past achievement and potential. Entry into the program will mirror the Master of Environmental Management admissions process with both fall and spring semester entry possible. A baccalaureate degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or appropriate work experience and background required. The application process is conducted online and requires the following materials:
Academic Transcripts
- Submit official or unofficial transcripts from a regionally accredited university. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to expedite application review; however, official undergraduate transcripts are required for full admission.
Professional Resume
- Should highlight relevant work experience and showcase potential for positions related to the certificate being pursued.
Statement of Purpose
- One-page statement of professional intentions, outlining relevant goals and experiences.
Program Requirements
12 credits are required, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ENVS 611 | Integrative Skills for Environmental Management | 3 |
| ENVS 606 | Ecosystem Restoration | 3 |
| ENVS 609 | Technical Skills in Ecosystem Restoration | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Complete one ENVS 623 course in Mine Reclamation, NEPA, Water Law & Policy, or GIS | 3 | |
| Studies in Environmental Management | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
MEM students can add two additional elective courses (6 credits) to meet the requirements for the Society of Ecological Restoration's Certified Ecosystem Restoration Practitioner in Training (CERPIT).