About the CEQA Practice Program
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.
Upon completion of coursework, students will be able to:
- Effectively navigate CEQA law and process
- Research, analyze, and draft key CEQA documents
- Manage CEQA projects and teams
- Engage effectively with stakeholders
- Apply tools to minimize time and expense related to the environmental review process
Certificate Benefits
- Taught by industry leaders who are active practitioners and subject matter experts
- Elective offerings allow students to customize the program to suit career goals
- Project based coursework enables students to apply tools and concepts directly into simulated projects
- Opportunities to network with other professionals in the program
- Facilitate promotions or career changes
- Certificate can be completed in one year or less
Who Should Attend
- Individuals interested in a career in CEQA practice
- Environmental planners
- State and municipal employees
- Environmental Consulting and engineering professionals
- Land use and environmental attorneys
- Professionals in non‐profit organizations
- Real‐estate developers
CEQA Practice
Required Courses
Elective Courses (Choose Two)
Other Courses of Interest
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
Contact Information
Stefania Wright at 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.
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Advisory Board
Carey Fernandes
Mindy Fogg
Jan Kleissl
Robert Stark
Jennifer Campos
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