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Master’s Concentration

Environmental Policy

Help influence and create policies to address critical environmental issues. Integrate legal, economic, environmental, and ethical perspectives to advocate for and develop sustainable policy and practice. Sharpen skills in:

  • Formulating policy recommendations
  • Advocating for appropriate environmental policy and practice, oversight, and accountability across corporate and governmental sectors
  • Analyzing impact of environmental issues and agreements
  • Improving organizational environmental policy and reporting

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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.

At a Glance

Classes Begin
January 6

Term Length
10 Weeks

Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour

Format
Evening or Online
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Duration
As few as 18 months

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Skills You’ll Learn

Lead teams and organizations ethically and creatively
Analyze and create environmental policies
Evaluate the effectiveness of domestic and international policies

Curriculum

Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Environmental Policy requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

 

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Core Courses

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Concentration
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4

Elective Courses

Core Courses

Learn the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction of the industry. These courses provide a foundation that you'll draw on throughout your concentration and elective courses. The capstone serves as the culminating academic experience in which you'll explore a problem of practice in your field of study.

EPM 4003 Environmental Finance and Economics
EPM 4200 Environmental Protection Law
EPM 4910 Research Practices and Applications
EPM 4901 Capstone Project
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EPM 4902 Capstone Seminar
Concentration Courses

Develop deep expertise and skills in Environmental Policy and Management through the following concentration courses.

EPM 4150 Global Environmental Law and Policy
EPM 4232 Sustainability: Policy & Practice
EPM 4390 Environmental Policy Analysis
EPM 4400 Environmental Values & Ethics
Elective Courses
Popular electives for students in the Environmental Policy and Management program include:

EPM 4234 Climate Change and Science
EPM 4238 Water and Food Sustainability
EPM 4235 Green Building
EPM 4705 Land Use Planning
EPM 4040 Wetland Ecology and Management

Elective courses may be chosen from among non-core and concentration courses in the academic program, and you may also select courses in other University College graduate programs. Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals.

Sample Schedule

Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.

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Interested in a graduate certificate?

Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Environmental Policy.

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Career Outcomes

Predicted outcomes for graduates of Environmental Policy

Employment growth of 11% is expected over the next decade, higher than other occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public interest in environmental hazards and environmental pressure associated with population growth are expected to drive the need for environmental policy professionals.
Federal, state, and local agencies will continue to be the largest employer for environmental professionals as experienced professionals retire.

Job Titles

Environmental Planner
Public Policy Analyst
Environmental Specialist
Compliance Officer
Environmental Policy Analyst
Policy Manager
Project Manager

Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary​: National Average

$68,910

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Environmental Policy and Management

“I was already working in my field and I was loving my field and so, I wanted to continue to be on the ground, getting my hands dirty, making an impact while pursuing my master’s at the same time.” —Dayna Reggero, graduate.

Flexible Online Classes

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We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.

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Advisory Board

Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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William Bellamy

Senior Vice President of Global Water Services, CH2M Hill

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David Stewart

Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc

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Joel Hirschboeck

Director of Risk Management, Jefferson County Public Schools

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Lyle Laverty

Colorado State Parks Director

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Howard Roitman

Former Director of Environmental Programs, Colorado Department of Public Health & Safety

Accreditation

 


Higher Learning Commission

University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.

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