The Environmental Conservation Graduate Certificate is open to all persons holding a B.S degree or are currently accepted into a graduate degree program at Missouri S&T. Once admitted to the program, the student must take the four designated courses (provided in the curriculum section). To receive a Graduate Certificate, the student must have an average cumulative grade point of 3.0 or better in the certificate courses. Once admitted to the program, a student will be given six years to complete the program. Students admitted to the Environmental Conservation Graduate Certificate Program will have non-degree graduate status; however, they will earn graduate credit for the course they complete. Students who do not have all of the prerequisite courses necessary to begin the courses in the Environmental Conservation Graduate Certificate Program will be allowed to take ''bridge" courses at either the graduate or undergraduate level to prepare for the formal certificate courses.
Online Graduate Certificate Environmental Conservation Biological Sciences
About the Certificate
Deepen your understanding of ecology, natural resources, and environmental stewardship through Missouri S&T's Environmental Conservation Graduate Certificate. This interdisciplinary program explores ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and the environmental challenges posed by climate change and human activity, while developing practical skills in ecological analysis and resource management. Graduates gain the expertise needed to make informed, science-based decisions that support sustainable ecosystems in consulting, conservation, government, and nonprofit organizations.
The Certificate in Environmental Ecology & Management provides advanced, interdisciplinary training for students and professionals seeking to understand ecological systems and apply science-based approaches to environmental stewardship. The program emphasizes core ecological principles, ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and the management challenges posed by climate change, land-use pressures, and human impacts on natural resources. Through applied coursework and analytical skill development, students learn to evaluate ecological data, assess environmental conditions, and design effective management strategies that support sustainable ecosystems. This certificate is ideal for individuals working in environmental consulting, conservation, natural resource management, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations who wish to enhance their ecological expertise and strengthen their ability to make informed, responsible environmental decisions.
Pathway to a Master's Degree
Are you a working professional who wants to earn your master's degree, but you don’t have time to take the GRE/GMAT? Then start in a graduate certificate program. Graduate certificates were designed as a pathway to a master's degree.* The admission requirements are more relaxed and credit earned will count toward your degree. Once you successfully earn your graduate certificate, you can continue with the corresponding master's degree without having to take the GRE/GMAT.
*Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply.
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Missouri S&T Online Education
We are here to answer any of your questions about Missouri S&T’s online education programs.
Sylvia Skouby
Associate Director for Online Admissions
573-341-6903 | stgrad@mst.edu
Biological Sciences
Robin Verble, PhD
Professor and Director of the Environmental Science Program
573-341-7274 | verbler@mst.edu
Department Website: biosci.mst.edu
Tealetha Buckley
Business and Graduate Programs Support
573-341-4831 | tbuckley@mst.edu