Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Resilience
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Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Resilience at a Glance
Environmental management is arguably the single greatest civic, economic and governance challenge facing the Gulf South region in our lifetimes. This region of the U.S. also has expertise to share with professionals in other places who are grappling with related challenges; this MPA concentration and graduate certificate program from the John Lewis Public Administration Program at Tulane SoPA will provide a valuable forum in which to tackle these pressing issues.
TIME
Earn your graduate certificate in just four courses or 12 credit hours.
FACULTY
Nationally recognized faculty who practice what they teach and help you succeed beyond the classroom.
LOCATION
Flexible online courses that match your schedule. Accelerate your career without putting your life on pause.
BENEFITS
Course credit for experience and 20% tuition discounts available.
ADMISSIONS
Rolling admissions. No test scores. No recommendations. Three start dates. We make the admission process easy.
Certificate Requirements
Our certificate program includes courses in policy, social equity, data, and civic practices as related to environmental management and resilience.
Earn a Master of Public Administration With Stackable Certificates
Expand your career options in government, the private sector, nonprofits, and philanthropy with a Master of Public Administration (MPA). Graduate certificate credits can be applied to an MPA with our "stackable" certificate program. Take an additional eight courses, including seven required courses, to earn a Master of Public Administration degree. Specialize this advanced degree with a concentration in Nonprofit and Strategic Philanthropy Management, K-12 Education Leadership, Economic Development or Environmental Management and Resilience.
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
Our program faculty brings decades of on-the-ground, impactful work throughout the local and national community to the classroom. Learn from leaders with influential roles and experience in the nonprofit sector, education, law, economics, philanthropy, infrastructure development, and more. Our public administration instructors are committed to helping you develop as a critical thinker and leader while promoting a more equitable society.
At Tulane SoPA, mentorship goes beyond the classroom. Build a strong professional network with both your classmates and instructors that extends throughout your career.
SoPA Faculty Feature
“The mission of our program is to prepare forward-thinking, responsive, and ethical public service professionals to effectively lead within a diverse and ever-changing civic sector.”
Halima Leak Francis, Ph.D.
John Lewis Public Administration
Program Director
SoPA Student Spotlight
“Tulane SoPA was intentional about making sure that people who have not had an opportunity before, can get the opportunity to compete.”
Mia Blom
Tulane SoPA class of 2022
Grow Your Passion Into a Career in Public Administration
Take the first step with SoPA to prepare for a rewarding career that supports your community. Our online certificate program will help you develop the skills needed for a range of both professional roles, including policy-maker, urban planning support, business development manager, external affairs director, economic indicator data analyst, program officer, program evaluator, senior leader in an Economic Development organization, and more.
Take Advantage of a Flexible, Online Schedule
Choose where and when you learn with our completely online program catered to working professionals. SoPA offers online learning resources and support to help you balance school with both your personal and professional life. Courses are asynchronous, allowing you to access course materials, notes, lectures, and assignments at any time.
Prepare for fulfilling leadership roles in nonprofit, civic and government organizations with an advanced certificate from Tulane School of Professional Advancement. Request more information about our programs to get started today.
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