The 12 credit hour certificate program is offered 100% online providing you the flexibility to manage your schedule. Course content is presented using Nebraska laws and regulations as a representation of the relationships between agricultural use and natural resources management and offer opportunities for interaction with instructors and classmates. The application and impact of course objectives are intended to provide practical experience in environmental regulations relating to agriculture and natural resources.
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, agribusiness, 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
Academic Year 2011 - 2012
Tuition rates are effective for the academic year listed. Tuition is subject to change in August of each year.
UNL tuition is determined by a variety of factors. It is recommended students visit the UNL Tuition and Fee Schedule for the most up-to-date information.
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ONLINE/DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES ONLY
Nebraska Resident:
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Tuition
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Distance Ed. Fee
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
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Total
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| Per Credit Hour |
$245.00
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$25.00
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$7.35
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$3.00
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$280.35
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| 3 Credit Hours |
$735.00
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$75.00
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$22.05
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$9.00
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$841.05
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Non-Resident:
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Tuition
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Distance Ed. Fee
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
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Total
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| Per Credit Hour |
$450.50
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$25.00
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$7.35
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$3.00
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$485.85
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| 3 Credit Hours |
$1,351.50
|
$75.00
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$22.05
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$9.00
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$1,457.55
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Note: Students will be charged a $20 registration fee per semester.
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A COMBINATION OF ON-CAMPUS AND DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES
Nebraska Resident:
|
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Tuition
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
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Total
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Per Credit Hour
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$208.25
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$7.35
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$3.00
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$218.60
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3-Credit Hours
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$624.75
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$22.05
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$9.00
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$655.80
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Non-Resident:
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Tuition
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
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Total
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Per Credit Hour
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$617.75
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$7.35
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$3.00
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$628.10
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3-Credit Hours
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$1,853.25
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$22.05
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$9.00
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$1,884.30
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Fees for Students Enrolled in a Combination of On-Campus & Distance Education Courses:
In addition to the above tuition and fees, all students enrolled in distance education courses will be assessed $25 per credit hour and all enrolled students (except students enrolled only in Distance Education courses) must pay University Program and Facilities Fees based on their total hours of enrollment each semester. The rates are as listed below:
Hours of Enrollment Rate
1 to 6 hours $267.60
7 or more hours $482.00
Note: Students will be charged a $20 registration fee per semester.
Courses
The 12 credit hour Agricultural & Natural Resources Legal Studies Certificate consists of four required, three-credit-hour courses and uses the State of Nebraska laws and regulations as examples:
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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, partnerships, corporations, commercial transactions, credit, liability, insurance, estate planning, water law, and agricultural regulations.
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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.
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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.
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AECN 457, Water Law (3 credits)
This course deals with: the eastern and western state water laws, the public trust doctrine, the impact of endangered species on water use, wetlands regulations, surface and ground water rights, Indian and federal water rights, and the impact of water quality regulations on water allocation.
Admission Requirements
Students must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Application Procedure
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Apply by downloading a paper application from UNL Admissions (make sure to sign and date your application if submitting a paper application).
- Pay the application fee.
All students applying to an Undergraduate Certificate Program must provide proof of high school graduation or equivalent such as a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.). An official transcript needs to be mailed to the Office of Admission directly from the high school or from the testing agency which issued the diploma.
We will begin the review process in conjunction with the academic department which you are applying to as soon as we receive all official documents needed to complete your file. We will notify you by mail of your admission status.
Please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-742-8800 if there is anything that we can do to help in the process.
Office of Admissions
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
1410 Q St
P.O. Box 880417
Lincoln, NE 68588-0471
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 and completes the paperwork required by the Dean's office
- Dean's office representative reviews paperwork and notifies the office of Registration and Records upon completion
- Certificate completion appears on UNL transcripts
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