Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate

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Program Coordinator/Contact
GPIDEA Coordinator
Continuing and Extended 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.

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: 6

HLTH 322 - Public Health Law
Credits: 3
AGEC 356 - Equine Law
Credits: 3
AGEC 366 - Food Law
Credits: 3
AGEC 320 - Ethics in agribusiness
Credits: 3

Select one of the following: 3

AGEC 350 - Environmental Law
Credits: 3
AGEC 352 - Agricultural Law
Credits: 3

Electives: 6

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