Agriculture & Natural Resources Legal Studies Certificate
- Overview
- Courses
- Tech Requirements
- Tuition
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Legal Studies Certificate overview
The online Agriculture & Natural Resources Legal Studies undergraduate certificate provides practical experience in environmental regulations relating to agriculture and natural resources.
Certificate learning objectives:
- Improve natural resources management and enhance environmental quality
- Successfully work with agricultural landowners to protect natural resources
- Gain practical experience in business and legal aspects of agriculture, agribusiness, water management and environmental regulations
- Understand the impact of environmental regulations and policies on agribusiness, pollution, habitats and endangered species
- Understand the impact of water regulations on water use, surface and groundwater, wetlands, water quality and water rights
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding risk assessments, environmental impact, pollution controls, land use and energy policies
- International environmental disputes and interrelationships between trade policies and international environment protection policies
Who should consider this program?
- People with majors in agriculture, agricultural economics, agri¬busi¬ness, agronomy, animal science, natural resources, or environmental studies
- Professionals working in agriculture, federal and state regulatory offices, natural resources, community development or environmental services
- Working professionals who want to advance their career through flexible course offerings
Course delivery:
- 100% online, giving you the flexibility to work around your schedule
- Taught by UNL faculty who, through research, are creating the knowledge and innovative solutions to advance the industry
- Opportunities for interaction with instructors and classmates
- Four required courses are semester-based
Courses:
The 12 credit hour Agricultural & Natural Resources Legal Studies Certificate consists of four required, three-credit-hour courses:
AECN 256, Legal Aspects in Agriculture (3 credits)
Focuses on the legal aspects of agriculture: taxation, contracts, property rights, buying and selling real estate, condemnation, land use regulations, leases, co-ownership, par¬t¬ner¬ships, corporations, commercial transactions, credit, liability, insurance, estate planning, water law, and agricultural regulations.
AECN 357, Natural Resource and Environmental Law (3 credits)
Focuses on environmental impact review; air and water pollution control, solid and hazardous waste control, endangered species protection, and habitat protection.
AECN 456, Environmental Law (3 credits)
Covers administrative law, risk assessment, environmental impact review, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, non-point source pollution control, wetlands regulations, pesticide and toxic substance regulation, solid and hazardous waste regulations, drinking water protection, land use regulation, energy policy, and international environmental law.
AECN 457, Water Law (3 credits)
This course deals with: the eastern and western state water laws, the public trust doctrine, the im-pact of endangered species on water use, wetlands regulations, surface and ground water rights, Indian and federal water rights, and the impact water quality regulations on water allocation.
Computer requirements:
- PC: Windows XP SP 2 (Home or Professional) or Windows Vista, minimum 1 GHz processor, 256 MB of RAM or more
- MAC: OS X (10.2) or later, minimum G3 800 MHz processor, 256 MB of RAM or more
- High speed Internet
- Web browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, Netscape Version 8.0 or higher, Safari 2.0 or higher, or Firefox 2.0 or higher
- Note to AOL users: AOL Web browser does not work well with the Blackboard course management software. It will automatically log you out every few minutes. If you are an AOL user, once you’ve connected to the Internet, use a different Web browser to access the Internet.
- Blackboard is currently not compatible with handheld devices or Web-enabled phones.
| Residents | Per Credit Hour | Per Course (3 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Plus a $20 registration fee per semester | ||
| Tuition | $215.75 | $647.25 |
| Distance education fee | $25.00 | $75.00 |
| Technology fee | $7.35 | $22.05 |
| Library fee | $3.00 | $9.00 |
| Total tuition & fees | $251.10 | $773.30 |
| Non-Residents | Per Credit Hour | Per Course (3 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Plus a $20 registration fee per semester | ||
| Tuition | $387.50 | $1162.50 |
| Distance education fee | $25.00 | $75.00 |
| Technology fee | $7.35 | $22.05 |
| Library fee | $3.00 | $9.00 |
| Total tuition & fees | $422.82 | $1288.55 |
Admission requirements
Students must meet the admission requirements for entering freshmen.
Application procedure
Once all materials have been received, you will be notified by mail of your admission status.
Required by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions
- Complete a "Non-Degree Undergraduate Certificate" application.
- Pay the $45 application fee.
- Mail official high school graduation transcripts or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) directly from the high school or testing agency which issued the diploma to the Office of Admissions.
Certificate completion verification process
- Apply to the director of the certificate program for the review and certificate
- Director of the certificate program reviews earned academic credits
- Certificate completion appears on UNL transcripts
UNL Extended Education & Outreach
900 North 22nd Street
P.O. Box 888805
Lincoln, NE 68588-8805
Phone: (402) 472-5515
Fax: (402) 472-4345
E-mail: unlextended@unl.edu
