Environmental Policy and Management Graduate Program 2021/2022

100% ONLINE OR EVENING OPTIONS M A S T E R ’ S D E G R E E & G R A D U AT E C E R T I F I C AT E S

ENVIRONMENTAL

POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

Navigate the complex relationships between the environment, management, and policy by learning the principles and tools needed to thrive. From leading the use, management, and protection of natural resources to understanding the impact of regulations, learn the ethical implications and management needs of the industry. Be equipped to solve environmental challenges in our local and global communities through innovative thinking, strategic analysis, and ethical leadership.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & MANAGEMENT COURSES CORE COURSES -Environmental Finance and Economics -Environmental Protection Law -Research Practices and Applications -Environmental Foundations and Principles OR Introduction to Ecology OR Environmental Project Management -Capstone Project or Seminar

ELECTIVE COURSES Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Environmental Policy and Management program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs in collaboration with your academic advisor. Some popular elective choices include: -Climate Change and Science -Green Building

-Nuclear and Hydrogen Energy -Water and Food Sustainability

ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

ENVIRONMENTAL

ANALYTICS AND

REPORTING

Become an informed advocate for the sustainable operation of organizations by learning about the nature, uses, and options for energy. Learn how to develop sustainable solutions and practical environmental policies.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Integrated Environmental Systems -Renewable and Alternative Energies -Sustainability: Policy & Practice -Sustainable Transportation

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICS AND REPORTING Learn to formulate and frame relevant questions, identify and obtain data, and run analytical models—all in an effort to reveal actionable insights into environmental issues.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Analytics I -Analytics II -Environmental Reporting Standards and Models -Environmental Analysis and Reporting Project

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

Analyze and manage environmental risks, development, compliance, and regulations as you learn to take an integrative approach to crafting solutions for complex environmental challenges.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) -Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) -Systems, Standards, and Certifications for Environmental Mgmt.

-Leadership for Environmental Managers

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

ENVIRONMENTAL

POLICY

Gain insight to the legal and philosophical foundations of the environmental movement, the evolution of renewable and sustainable energy efforts, and how to analyze and develop policy.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Global Environmental Law & Policy -Sustainability: Policy & Practice -Environmental Policy Analysis -Environmental Values & Ethics

STACK YOUR CREDENTIALS

SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN

Master’s Degree: 12 Courses (48 Credits) Graduate Certificate: 6 Courses (24 Credits) Specialized Certificate: 4 Courses (16 Credits)

Integrate environmental principles into organizational decisions and operations; analyze, solve, and evaluate environmental issues that impact the public; apply advanced methods such as life-cycle cost analysis, impact assessments, and budgeting and financing.

Use the credits you earn in a certificate and stack those credits into your next credential!

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY

ENVIRONMENTAL

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Control, prevent, and assess environmental and occupational hazards and learn how to communicate these risks to your stakeholders in an impactful way.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) -Environmental, and Health & Safety Management -Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) -Workplace Safety Management

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY

EMERGENCY PLANNING & RESPONSE

Train to mitigate and assess large-scale disasters and major environmental emergencies from initial response through to recovery.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Critical Incident Management -Mitigation for Emergency Managers -Emergency Incident Recovery -Emergency Planning

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

NATURAL RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

Expand and enhance your knowledge of natural resources, water management, zoning, forestry, mining, and land use in this concentration designed to advance your managerial career in the area of natural resources.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Impacts of Recreational Use -Introduction to Natural Resource Management -Endangered Species & Wildlife -Environmental Policy Analysis

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Learn to apply principles of environmental sustainability as you plan for and manage the end-to-end flow of products, including closed-loop supply chains.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Planning -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Execution -Structured Problem Solving in Supply Chain Management

CAREER OUTLOOK

Growth in the environmental sector continues to gain strength. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for Environmental Managers is expected to grow 11% through 2028, which is higher than the national average. As public interest in environmental hazards continues to rise due to the increasingly dense human population, businesses will consult with environmental professionals to minimize their impact on the environment. Environmental jobs will remain in state and local government, but these professionals can find work providing consulting services in the private sector.

Our graduates have positions such as Sustainability Analyst, Environmental Supervisor, Director of Environmental Services, Environmental Health Field Supervisor, Environmental Protection Specialist, Consultant, Environmental Planner, and Renewable Resources Coordinator.

THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

As the University of Denver’s college of professional and continuing studies, University College delivers a personalized education from a top 100 university, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Nearly 25 years ago, we launched online programming at the University of Denver. Since then, technology and education have evolved. What remains the same is our commitment to delivering a personalized student experience through small class sizes and dedicated academic advisors. At DU’s University College, you’re not just a number and we’re not just another online program. Discover what more than two decades of leading in online education gets you at universitycollege.du.edu.

2022/2023 TUITION

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Master’s Degree $36,768 Graduate Certificate $18,384 Specialized Certificate $12,256

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ADMISSION • A regionally accredited baccalaureate • 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) No GRE or GMAT required for admission because we believe test scores don’t tell the whole story.

No application fee! University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

DEADLINES SUMMER 2022

WINTER 2023

Application Deadline April 29 Classes Start June 13

Application Deadline November 4 We allow our students to take up to Classes Start January 3 three classes before they have to submit their completed application.

SPRING 2023 Ask about starting as a non-degree Application Deadline February 10 student!

Classes Start March 27

FALL 2022 Application Deadline July 29 Classes Start September 12

ENROLLMENT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION

BRIAN CICERO, PHD Enrollment Manager 303.871.4329 brian.cicero@du.edu

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