Overview
 Compliance with regulatory requirements, remediation and planning for sustainability greatly influences corporate operational issues and business decisions. UC Irvine Certificate Program in Environmental Management prepares professionals at every career level to meet the challenges of the expanding regulatory framework and increased need for sustainable and green initiatives in the rapidly changing environmental profession.
Who Should Attend
Individuals transitioning into the environmental field; specialists and mid-level experienced professionals who want to enhance and update their skills and knowledge to be better prepared for additional technical and management responsibilities.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of two required courses (6 units) and three elective courses (9 units) each with a grade of "C" or better. It is recommended that candidates complete the required courses prior to the elective courses. An Application for Candidacy must be submitted before completion of the third course in the program.
All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course.
Certificate Prerequisite
One year of college chemistry or completion of Introductory Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, Chemistry X470, is required for the certificate.
On-site Training Available
Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.
English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs. |
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Environmental Management
Environmental Management: Education Planning Session
(Free Event)
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Program Benefits
- Understand the roles of environmental regulatory agencies
- Recognize the importance of multi-media environmental management.
- Understand the basic sciences influencing environmental and sustainability issues
- Conduct environmental activities such as project planning and assessing compliance.
For programs of related interest to Environmental Management, please see Sustainable Business Management.
Professional Associations of Interest
Advisory Committee
- David Bauer, President, Targhee, Inc.
- Anne Brown, Principal, Environmental Management Consulting
- Jeffery V. Dagdigian, Managing Partner, Waterstone Environmental Inc.
- William Dennison, Principal, Dennison & Associates
- Joel Farrier, Vice President, Southern California, District Manager, AECOM
- Lori Galloway, Vice President, CH2M Hill Stanley Grant, Professor UC Irvine, Chemical
Engineering & Materials Science
- Stanley Grant, Professor UC Irvine, Chemical Engineering & Material Science
- Ken Herrera, Manager, T&D Environmental Services, Southern California Edison
Company
- Peggy Lobnitz, Corporate Technical Director, Sustainable Solutions, Western Solutions
- Betty Olson, Professor, UC Irvine, Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Christina Schwerdtfeger, President, Coto Consulting Inc.
- Judy Yorke, President & Principle Engineer, Yorke Engineering, LLC
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