Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate

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/continuing-distance-education

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.