Environmental Science & Resource Management: Environmental Technologies Certificate
We are on the cusp of an amazing era of change for our society and planet; the opening millennium of the Anthropocene and the opening century of the Earth’s sixth mass extinction event. At the same time, we are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution which has helped birth a new era of robotic instruments, individualized manufacturing, the open source movement, and crowd sourcing. Students interested in both of these threads can complete our Environmental Technologies Certificate and work to harness some of these new technologies to help begin to respond to the daunting challenge of these cumulative threats to our biosphere. This program leverages a deep network of experts, exponential science and technology, and entrepreneurship to help bring new conservation innovations to scale and to provide novel and cost-effective data to managers on the front lines of our resource challenges. Graduates will be extremely qualified for positions as entry-level field technicians, aerial and underwater drone pilots, sales, and program managers in both private and public sectors.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Diversity — CSUCI is committed to recruiting individuals who are dedicated to furthering inclusive excellence in our campus community. We seek to enhance our diverse University population, welcoming people from all backgrounds, to sustain an environment in which all can thrive, create, work and learn
Strategic Leadership — our leaders have what it takes to help CSUCI succeed
Teaching and Learning Innovation — our faculty and staff aim to facilitate faculty and student success through creativity, innovation and dialogue
CSUCI encourages growth among all University faculty and staff by promoting opportunities to flourish.
- Professional Development and Personal Enrichment
- Faculty Affairs & Development
- Housing nestled in the Santa Monica mountain foothills
- History and Tradition
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is a public university located in Ventura County, California. CSUCI opened in 2002 as the 23rd campus in the California State University system and is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles and 25 miles north from Malibu. CSUCI is nestled against the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and is a 10-minute drive from the Pacific Ocean. With more than 7,000 students, 1,200 employees and 14,000 alumni, CSUCI is poised to grow in size and distinction, while maintaining one of the most student-focused learning environments in public higher education. With more than 90 academic degrees, teaching credentials, certificates, and professional and community programs, CSUCI is reimagining higher education for a new generation and era.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
A GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework for years 10, 11 and 12.
Freshmen Students are required to live in campus housing during their first year.
English Proficiency Requirement*
Acceptable English Proficiency Exams
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 61 on the Internet-Based Test (ETS Code 0236)
IELTS – International English Language Test System with an overall band score of 6.0
PTE - Pearson's Test of English score of 46
Duolingo English Test score of 95
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
20830 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD