Graduate and Post-Bac Programs and Certificates
Graduate Certificates
Data Science for Environmental Applications
The Data Science for Environmental Applications Certificate is a nine-month online program geared towards those pursuing a career in data analysis and modeling. Environmental professionals need to be able to make sense of large and complex data. Learning to handle, visualize, analyze, and make predictions with big data is a prerequisite for careful decision-making in agencies, non-governmental organizations, and consulting.
Apply through the WWU Graduate School.
Geographic Information Science Certificate
Many environmental systems and issues involve spatial patterns that can be analyzed, visualized, and communicated through Geographic Information Science (GIS) techniques. The Graduate GIS Certificate provides students with in-depth training in GIS theory and techniques. Our students gain advanced skills in the creation, development, management, analysis, and visualization of spatial data. Original research projects allow graduate students to practice applying GIS techniques to their thesis topic. We teach our students how to use GIS for a wide range of environmental applications, from modeling climate change impacts to identifying inequitable patterns of exposure to pollutants to prioritizing land for renewable energy installations or conservation easements.
Master’s Degree Programs
MA, Environmental Studies - Urban Planning Specialization
The Master of Arts in Environmental Studies applied urban planning specialization covers coursework in planning foundational knowledge, methods, and applied skills. The degree trains students for planning of equitable, healthful, livable, diverse, and sustainable communities for present and future generations.
FALL 2021 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 Feb 2021