Certificate
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall, Spring
Online
About the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate at Loyola
Enhance your professional credentials and career opportunities through the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability graduate certificate program at Loyola University Chicago.
Offered through Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability (SES), this certificate in sustainability will give you the knowledge and skills to understand and address critical issues in environmental law and policy.
You will also expand your understanding of the roles of government, industry, nonprofit organizations, and other institutions involved in environmental regulation, advocacy, consulting, and compliance.
Program Structure
The graduate certificate program can be pursued full time or part time. Courses are online, asynchronous, and 8-weeks long.
To be admitted into the environmental law and policy certificate program, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Why Choose Loyola for Your Environmental Law and Policy Certificate?
Delivered by a university grounded in Jesuit values, this Loyola certificate will give you a deep appreciation of how environmental law and policy can impact social justice.
- A powerful credential for a dynamic field
- An accelerated course delivery model
- A faculty of accomplished scholars and professionals
- A practical path to your master's degree
- A wealth of career opportunities
As a student in the program, you will position yourself for exciting career growth and advancement in the rapidly evolving field of environmental sustainability.
All courses are accelerated 8-week classes that are asychronous and entirely online.
You will learn from supportive and accomplished faculty with years of professional experience in areas such as environmental law, public policy, social sciences, and sciences.
The credits you earn for your Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate can be applied toward a master's degree program offered through Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability.
By earning this sustainability certification, you will open the door to career opportunities in a wide range of professional roles and settings, including government, industry, advocacy, regulation, and policy making.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Environmental Sustainability faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate program.
Faculty and StaffEnvironmental Law and Policy Certificate: Career Connections
When you earn your Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate at Loyola, you will be prepared with the basic legal and policy foundations of environmental issues.
Graduates of Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability have advanced to careers as environmental scientists, researchers, and naturalists as well as non-science careers as policy makers, educators, and communicators.
Specific job options include:
- Environmental lobbyist
- Environmental educator
- Environmental accountant
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental policy analyst
- Environmental economist
- Urban planner
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2023-2024 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogEnvironmental Law and Policy Certificate Results and Skills
By earning your Environmental Law and Policy Certificate at Loyola University Chicago, you will develop a wide range of skills, including the ability to:
- Understand the legal process and apply it in real-world settings to issues related to the environment, sustainability, and health
- Have a working knowledge of the processes involved with creating legal challenges to issues and policies related to the environment, sustainability, and health
- Understand how the natural environment is controlled, managed, and promoted through the U.S. legal system
- Apply your understanding of the key foundations of environmental law principles to real-world problems
- Effectively communicate on issues related to how environmental law and policy can impact social justice
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate totals $13860.00, or 12 credit hours at a cost of $1,155.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
School of Environmental Sustainability Financial Aid & Scholarships
The School of Environmental Sustainability offers partial scholarships, limited external research grants, and work opportunities to SES graduate students. If you wish to be considered for internal partial tuition scholarships, you must complete your application by March 1. Scholarship decisions are based on your complete student file, including statements of research/interest, GPA, and letters of recommendation.
More information about financial aid opportunities can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe School of Environmental Sustainability offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall and Spring: Rolling admissions
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate include:
Official Transcripts
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a statement describing your academic interest for the program as well as your professional goals. The minimum is 250 words and the maximum is 500 words.
Official Documents
Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Environmental Law and Policy for Environmental Sustainability Certificate program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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