Why Pursue a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science
UT San Antonio’s Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is a 15-hour certificate designed to meeting the needs of students who are interested in developing their skills in environmental science. This certificate provides professionals who already hold undergraduate degrees with graduate instruction in the field, whether to maintain and promote their professional development or to obtain new skills. Interdisciplinary coursework includes Applied Ecology, Fundamentals of Environmental Law, Technical Writing for Environmental Scientists, and more.
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
For international students, please note that student visas are not issued at UT San Antonio for non-degree-seeking students, including certificate programs. For more information, visit our international students admission page.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2026 | November 1 | November 1 | |
| Summer 2026 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | June 1 | |
| Spring 2027 | November 1 | November 1 | |
| Summer 2027 | Not Available | Not Available | |
Funding Opportunities
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UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Environmental Science Graduate Certificate at UT San Antonio is a 15‑credit hour graduate‑level program focused on coursework to further develop environmental science knowledge and skills. The certificate is intended for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree, want to advance professionally, gain specialized environmental science skills or update their training without committing to a full master’s degree.
The Environmental Science Certificate is designed for working professionals and post-baccalaureate students who want to broaden their skills and deepen their understanding of environmental science. It would benefit individuals in fields such as public service, environmental compliance, resource management or community planning who want to strengthen their environmental literacy.
Interdisciplinary coursework includes applied ecology, core topics in environmental science, environmental law and assessment and technical writing for environmental scientists.
The Environmental Science Graduate Certificate is a 15-credit hour certificate. It can typically be completed in one academic year (two semesters) of full-time enrollment.
This certificate is intended to help individuals develop skills and knowledge in environmental science. It will help individuals incorporate environmental concepts into their current roles or strengthen preparation for related academic and professional pursuits.
Students may access federal financial aid options such as grants and loans. UT San Antonio also offers a variety of scholarships through the UT San Antonio Scholarship Hub, where students can apply for department‑specific and university‑wide awards. In addition, qualified students may pursue graduate assistantships, which require contacting the department and submitting an application for available teaching or research assistant roles.
