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Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Certificate Program in Cultural and Environmental Heritage Management


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Advisor: David Benac
4428 Friedmann Hall
david.benac@wmich.edu

The Graduate Certificate Program in Cultural and Environmental Heritage Management is designed to provide students with the following:

  1. The skills necessary to expertly identify and assess cultural and heritage resources within an interdisciplinary context.
  2. A comprehensive understanding of the demands inherent in working as heritage management professionals under contract to individuals, organizations, corporations, and various levels of government.
  3. The ability and commitment to work as socially and ethically responsible managers of cultural and environmental heritage.


Admission Requirements:

  1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Submission of a letter of intent stating specific interest and academic and professional goals.
  3. Two letters of recommendation from persons able to evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate study.

Program Requirements


The Cultural and Environmental Heritage Management certificate consists of 15 credit hours, 6 credit hours of which must be in HIST, 3 credit hours each in ENVS, GEOG, and PADM. No fewer than 6 credit hours may be taken below the 6000 level.  All classes must be chosen from the attached list (updated as necessary). Substitutions may be approved when a clear statement of professional appropriateness is presented.

Required Courses


History (6 hours from the following):


Environmental and Sustainability Studies (3 hours from the following):


  • ENVS 4150 - Environmental Law   Credits: 3 hours

Note: use of a 4000 level course requires department approval, which includes obtaining approval from the Graduate College.

 

Public Administration (3 hours from the following):


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