This certificate is no longer accepting new students.
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Military Lands Management at CSU is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current practitioners and managers, as well as new professionals interested in applying their education and background to the management of military lands. The knowledge and skill sets are transferable to professionals in a wide array of federal and state land management agencies. This online program is the first and only program of its kind in the United States.
After successfully completing this certificate, you will have an enhanced knowledge base of military land management and understanding of the cultural and ecological significance of sustaining these lands. This certificate can lead to unique job opportunities and career advancement as a military land management professional.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Gain an overview of military lands in the United States in historical, geographical, and environmental contexts.
- Learn the general practices and theory of land management, with particular attention to the full range and natural and cultural resources that may be impacted by long-term military training and testing activities.
- Study the ecological principles of military training and testing areas and the impacts of disturbances caused by these activities.
- Explore cultural resources laws, policies, management, and preservation as they apply to military lands.
- Prepare to lead stewardship-related matters on military lands.
- Explore the NEPA Law and understand its role in the environmental office on a military installation.
- Apply your knowledge and skills to a wide array of federal, state, and foreign land management agencies.
Effective Fall 2023
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NR 550 | Sustainable Military Lands Management | 3 |
| Select 3 courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Cultural Resource Management on Military Lands | ||
| Ecology of Military Lands | ||
| Analysis of Environmental Impact | ||
| Theory and Practice of NEPA Compliance | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 12 | |
*This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn more than one certificate, but a given course may be counted only in one certificate.