Program Summary
Spring 2024
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
CREDITS AND COST
Dr. Betsy Beymer-Farris
Director, Online Masters and Graduate Certificate in Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Professor, Department of Geography
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Program Summary
Spring 2024
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
CREDITS AND COST
21st Century Careers in Environmental and Sustainability Fields
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies prepares students to analyze complex environmental problems from a variety of perspectives and apply their findings to facilitate change. The interdisciplinary structure of the program combines cutting edge academic knowledge in environmental issues, and questions of sustainability with oral and written communication and problem solving. The curriculum, which will be offered entirely online, consists of core courses and elective courses. The Graduate Certificate can be completed by itself or as a part of the MA program in this area.
Application Requirements (GC)
- Undergraduate transcript
- A non-refundable $65 application fee ($75 for international applicants)
- A 2-3 page statement of purpose
- TOEFL or IELTS score (international applicants only). Minimum scores are listed on the graduate school's admission page.
- GRE or GMAT scores are NOT required for admission to this program.
For all inquiries, please email AppliedENS@uky.edu .
What to Expect With Our Online Program
Kathryn Gillespie, Postdoctoral Scholar
Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program
"The climate crisis, environmental justice challenges, and the visioning of sustainable futures are some of the most urgent issues of our time. I am enthusiastic about the power of online education on these issues to make advanced degrees accessible to working professionals and non-traditional students. In this vein, I bring a range of media (e.g., podcasts, video lectures, documentaries, academic and popular readings) and assignments (e.g., written, audio, and video responses; research projects; writing for a general audiences, such as op-eds or blog posts) into my classes to appeal to students with different learning styles and backgrounds.
My teaching is oriented around publicly engaged practice with a focus on project-based, experiential, and community-based learning that brings academic work done online into the real world in ways that feel timely and relevant to each student. I look forward to working closely with students online each term to engage with the course material and help students to identify and hone their interests and the application of these interests in their future careers."
Federal Financial Aid and Certificate Programs
Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page.
Contact
Dr. Betsy Beymer-Farris
Director, Online Masters and Graduate Certificate in Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Professor, Department of Geography
bbeymer-farris@uky.eduCollege of Arts & Sciences
Department of Geography
849 Patterson Office Tower
Lexington, Kentucky USA 40506-0027
859-257-5194
Students Residing Outside of Kentucky
If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Out of State Student page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state.