Be prepared to advocate for citizen interests through a detailed understanding of environmental politics and policy design. This graduate certificate in Environmental Politics and Policy is designed for non-degree-seeking students and graduate students at Virginia Tech who wish to demonstrate special competence in the research area of environmental politics and policy. This certificate program responds to an existing demand by degree-seeking and non-degree students, studying on campus or through online courses. The certificate recognizes coursework students have completed that demonstrates a focus on how environmental political actors engage in the policy process.
What You'll Study
The certificate requires successful completion of a total of twelve credit hours, of which 9 credits are required courses and 3 are elective. Students need to receive a grade of B or better in each course to receive the certificate. Students will not be allowed to retake a course for a better grade if they receive below a B. All courses are for 3 credit hours.
Campuses:
Virginia Tech Blacksburg Campus, Virginia Tech Online (Virtual)
Instructions:
Residential/On Campus, Online Courses for Virtual Option
September 2025
Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Admission to the Graduate School is contingent upon receipt of a four year (or 3 year degree recognized by the Bologna process) bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and the presentation of evidence of potential to pursue graduate work.
Minimum GPA 3.0 (4 Scale)
English language Scores:
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test (PBT) or 90 on the internet-based test (iBT) is required for consideration of the application. On the iBT, sub-scores of at least 20 on each subtest (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) are required for admission. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.
Application Deadlines:
For International (Blacksburg Campus): Spring: September 1; Summer I: January 1; Summer II: February 1; Fall: April 1.
For International (Online/Virtual Campus Only): Spring: January 1; Summer I: May 1; Summer II: June 1; Fall: August 1.
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