Communities today are facing serious environmental challenges such as more frequent and intense floods and droughts, availability of water supplies, and air and water quality concerns. These issues are made even more complicated by factors such as rapid population growth, urban development, industrial expansion, and the changing climate. Solving these problems requires teamwork across different fields from the sciences, engineering, and the humanities, and strong partnerships with local communities.

To help address these challenges, this transcripted certificate program teaches students and professionals how to use modern data tools to better understand and manage environmental issues. Students will learn how to analyze a wide range of information from weather and water data to land use and social trends to make smarter, science-based decisions that support sustainable communities and ecosystems.

Who can apply?

This transcripted certificate is open to graduate students and professionals. Upon completion, the certificate is officially recorded on the student’s transcript, showcasing their expertise in this rapidly evolving field.

What are the admission requirements?

A four-year degree in STEM and education fields, or students satisfying concurrent enrollment criteria of TAMUK graduate classes.

What are the course requirements?

Students need to complete the following four courses (12 credit hours) with A or B grades:

• EVEN 6347 Data Science for Next Generation of Community Researchers
• EVEN 6349 Graduate Professional Skills Development Lab
• Two courses from the following sample of courses:
  • EVEN 6332 Environmental Data Analysis
  • MEEN 6321 Adv. Engineering Data Analysis & Optimization
  • PSYC/SOCI 5310 Data Analysis in Social Research
  • IEEN 5320 Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering

Please check the Graduate Catalog for the complete list of elective courses, and for additional information.