Environmental Law and Regulation Certificate
Provides an overview of the broad and complex field of environmental regulation, as well as familiarity with key laws that have the greatest influence on the management of natural resources. Improves understanding of agencies and organizations that create, enforce, interpret and work with environmental regulations. Covers federal, state and local law, with emphasis on the overriding federal and state statutes.
Research skills are learned and hand-on experience with a realistic professional project is acquired. Designed for those who need to understand the complex regulatory context in which environmental decisions are made. Employees of municipal, state and federal agencies charged with environmental responsibilities, conservationists, developers, environmental consultants, attorneys and concerned citizens will benefit from this program.
Participants who complete this program acquire:
- A comprehensive understanding of environmental regulation
- Familiarity with the key laws that have the greatest influence on the management of natural resources
- Knowledge of the history, principles and application of environmental legislation, including case studies
- Understanding of key governmental agencies that create and enforce environmental law and regulations, their roles and respective areas of responsibility, and how they interact with each other and the private sector.
- Contact with a substantial number of professionals working in all aspects of the field, who come to class meetings to speak about the nature of their work, projects in which they have been involved and employment in their field.
- In-depth understanding of an area of personal interest, as well as practical experience values by employers and clients, gained through a realistic practicum project.
A certificate and nine continuing education units (9 CEUs) are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program.
Environmental Regulation: Laws and Regulations*
An introduction to substantive elements of the major federal environmental statutes, and the basic procedural requirements of environmental litigation, taught by reading and discussing a number of federal appellate court cases.
- Ecological and Economic Approaches to Environmental Protection
- Scope of Federal Power
- Challenging Agency Action
- Endangered Species Act; Mid-Term Review
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- Hazardous Waste and Toxic Substances
- Tort Cases; Criminal Liability; Final Review
| Class meets: Thursdays 10/3 - 12/12/2013. 6:00 - 9pm Location: TBA Fee: $675 Credit/Contact hours: 30 Clock or Contact Hours or 3.0 CEUs Syllabus |
The Environment's Regulatory Context*
This course covers the background and skills needed to understand and apply environmental laws and regulation. By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Articulate a general understanding of the major environmental laws influencing policy and programs in the Northwest, and how they are implemented at the local, state, Tribal and federal level.
- Understand the skills, knowledge, experience and preparation needed to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders to implement these laws and regulations, negotiate environmental conflicts, and present environmental information.
- Use a variety of federal and state web sites and data bases for environmental research, and for promoting an understanding of environmental policy and management.
| Class meets: Thursdays 1/09 - 3/13/2014. 6:00 - 9pm Location: TBA Fee: $675 Credit/Contact hours: 30 Clock or Contact Hours or 3.0 CEUs Syllabus |
Practicum Project in Environmental Regulation
This project-oriented capstone course begins with a basic coverage of project management considerations, a review of previous studies from the prior term courses, and exposure to and review of a few case studies. The course will include technical lectures, a series of presentations by guest lecturers, and various group activities for development and presentation of an analysis of a particular environmental project or issue. Much of the focus of the class will be the Practicum Projects; significant outside research and project development, including discussions with stakeholders and other team members. Classroom time will be devoted to a mix of informational sessions and opportunities for project group interaction.
| Class meets: Thursdays 4/03 - 6/05/2014. 6:00 - 9pm Location:TBA Fee: $675 Credit/Contact hours: 30 Clock or Contact Hours or 3.0 CEUs |
Enrolling in individual courses
A limited number of spaces in courses designated by an asterisk (*) may be available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate. You must qualify for admission in the program to be eligible to take individual courses. Please submit your application noting that you are interested in the individual course option.
Course substitutions
Students who have taken TCSIUS 438 Environmental Law and TEST 333 Environmental Policy Application and Compliance at UW Tacoma for credit, may substitute these courses for the first two non-credit courses in the certificate. If you are interested in this option, submit your full application with additional documentation that you have successfully completed the course(s) with a passing grade (unofficial transcript is acceptable). Upon acceptance in the program you may register for the Practicum Project in Environmental Regulation. When you successfully complete the practicum you will be awarded the certificate.
Required textbook
The Environmental Law Handbook
ISBN: 1605907251
Publisher: Government Institute
Admission requirements
Applicants should have at least two years of successful college education, and be able to write and think at a college level.
Fees and tuition
Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $2075 excluding application and registration fees and textbooks. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee to apply to this program and a $10 non-refundable registration fee for each term. First-term tuition and $10 registration fee are due three business days before class begins.
The university’s tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.
Registration
Payment Policy: Tuition for classes and $10 registration fee are due by 5 p.m. three days before each term begins. Accepted students who do not pay by the due date will be assessed a $50 late fee.
Refund Policy: Students must make a request to withdraw in writing. Written requests can be sent to keypdc@uw.edu or mailed to the address below. Students withdrawing by 5 p.m. 24 hours BEFORE the program begins, are eligible for a full refund of all tuition except the $50 application fee and $10 processing fee. There is no refund for withdrawals after the first day of class.
Withdrawal Policy: If you are not planning to continue in the certificate program or course, please send a written request to withdraw to keypdc@uw.edu or to:
University of Washington Tacoma
KeyBank Professional Development Center
1900 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Cancellations and Changes: UW Tacoma reserves the right to cancel programs or classes with low enrollment. Please note: Course, application, and registration fees are subject to change.
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