2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate


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Program Coordinator/Contact
GPIDEA Coordinator
Continuing and Distance Education
Briggs Library, PO Box 2115
605-688-4154
E-mail: gpidea@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/cee

Program Information
The Agricultural and Environmental Law certificate program expands the opportunity for degree-seeking students as well as life-long learners to enhance the knowledge of law, emerging legal issues focusing on agriculture, rural communities, and the food industry. The certificate addresses legal concepts pertaining to water quality, land-use and other environmental concerns. Additionally, students gain an appreciation of the challenges created by an expanding population on food production and renewable energy resources.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students earning a certificate in Agricultural and Environmental Law will have the ability to:

  • recognize, identify, and understand legal issues in agricultural and environmental law.
  • communicate effectively in written format as an individual and as a team member.
  • identify, research, and apply credible legal resources appropriate for agribusiness law and policy and environmental law and policy.
  • reinforce analytical/critical thinking skills applicable to business or environmental policy related to the law.

Course Delivery Format
Coursework is provided online through the GPIDEA program, a collaborative, multi-institutional consortium. Additional courses may be offered by SDSU instructors on campus and at various attendance centers.

Requirements for Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate: 15 Credits


Select two of the following:


Credits: 6

Select one of the following:


Credits: 3

Electives


Consult advisor to select electives from approved topics such as law, agribusiness, agriculture environment and natural resources.  Credits: 6

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