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The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is one of California's most significant environmental laws. The law requires state and local agencies to analyze environmental impacts of a proposed project and adopt feasible alternatives and mitigation measures to avoid or substantially reduce significant impacts.

The CEQA Practice certificate is designed to offer professionals a unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and practical skills vital to their practice. Coursework will offer project-based work as a central focus of training in order for students to develop a portfolio of work that can be shared with potential employers or clients.

Program Benefits:

Learn to effectively navigate CEQA law and process
Research, analyze, and draft key CEQA documents
Manage CEQA projects and teams
Learn how to engage effectively with stakeholders
Apply tools to minimize time and expense related to the environmental review process

Industry Certification:
AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for select courses. For a list of additional UC San Diego Extension AICP CM Events go to American Planning Association

The Program:

Number of courses: two required courses and two elective course
Total units: 9 - 10
Estimated cost: Total cost is $1,840
Time to Complete: Can be completed in approximately one year or less
Delivery: All required coursework is offered both online and in-class

For more information: Contact Fiona O'Donnell-Lawson at 858-534-8139 or unex-environmental@ucsd.edu

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

Courses

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Required Courses
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
(BUSA-40739)

2.00 units

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Advanced CEQA
(ENVR-40009)

3.00 units

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Spring Hybrid

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Elective Courses (Choose Two)
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CEQA in Practice
(ENVR-40010)

2.00 units

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Writing Effective CEQA Documents
(ENVR-40008)

2.00 units

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CEQA Project Management
(ENVR-40011)

3.00 units

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Introduction to NEPA
(ENVR-40017)

3.00 units

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Other Courses of Interest
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Introduction to Sustainability
(BUSA-40729)

3.00 units

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Navigating SB 743 Implementation
(ENVR-80003)

0.00 units

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Industrial Stormwater Compliance Workshop
(BIOL-80002)

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

Admission

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From the 'Apply Now' button, login to your student account, complete the online application, and pay the application fee if applicable. It is preferable that you create an account before proceeding if you have not already done so.

Candidates are encouraged to apply in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

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Science & Technology. Call 858-534-8139 or Email: unex-environmental@ucsd.edu
Conditions for Admission

CEQA Practice is designed for consultants, developers, planners, local officials, lawyers and other environmental professionals who seek a clear understanding of CEQA law as they work on land use development and planning projects throughout California.

Advisors

Kristin Blackson

Environmental Services Manager
Michael Baker International
Betty Dehoney

Vice President
HDR
Carey Fernandes

Principal
Dudek
Mindy Fogg

Supervising Planner
County of Santa Barbara
Jan Kleissl

Associate Professor, Environmental Engineering
UC San Diego
Alyssa Muto

Deputy Director of Environment and Policy Analysis
City of San Diego
Heather Riley Esq.

Partner
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Margaret Sohagi Esq.

Principal
The Sohagi Law Group
Robert Stark

Managing Director
Michael Baker International

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