2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate

Location(s): Online


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Program Coordinator/Contact

GPIDEA Coordinator
Continuing and Distance Education
West Hall 122, Box 510
605-688-4154

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.

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.

Requirements for Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate: 15 Credits


Select three courses from the following. Credits: 9
*Must include one of these courses.

Electives


Consult advisor to select additional six credits of approved electives.  Topics include: law, agribusiness, agriculture environment, and natural resources. Credits: 6

Total Required Credits: 15


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