Graduate Certificate in Contexts of Environmental Policy (STEM)

This program is offered exclusively to National Park Service (NPS) employees who have served for three or more years.

The graduate certificate in contexts of environmental policy is designed to help prepare current and future leaders who are responsible for the preservation and protection of public lands and cultural heritage. Inspired by a gift from Roger and Frances Kennedy and made possible by the Friends of Roger Kennedy, the program funds NPS students to undertake a course of study that strengthens their knowledge of the natural and cultural resources at the heart of the NPS mission. Offering a wide range of courses that contextualize environmental policy, the certificate allows both flexibility and purpose to NPS students.

This is a STEM designated program.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Adminssion Requirements

Article	Requirement
The application packet must include the following documents:	-Proof of completion of Bachelor’s Degree and Official Transcript with a GPA 3.0 or above. If you plan to apply, be sure to contact the Registrar’s Office at each of the colleges or universities from which you will be requesting official sealed transcripts at your earliest convenience, in order to ensure that you receive your transcripts in time to submit them no later than June 1.
	-A personal statement of at least 300 but no more that 800 words that includes the purpose for undertaking graduate study, academic objectives, research interests, and career plans/accomplishments.
	-Resume that includes nominee’s current position, and minimum overall work history of at least 5 years.
	-Signed letter of recommendation from the applicant's supervisor, specifying how the certificate would benefit the applicant and the organization and agreeing to support his/her participation for the duration of the program.
	-Current SF-50 (Standard Form 50, Notice of Personnel Action) proof of being in a Competitive Service Permanent Position
Optional Document Requested:	DI-Form 1935, Applicant Background Survey. Providing this demographic information is voluntary, and no individual personnel selections are made based upon this information.
	Each applicant must submit the supporting documents by the June 1 deadline set by NPS.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College  of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including one 3-credit required course and 9 credits in elective courses.

Students should consult with Environmental and Resource Policy Director of Graduate Studies to construct an individualized curriculum best suited to their needs and interests.