Antioch University

What you'll study

Students select three courses from a range of Environmental Studies offerings to meet the 9-credit minimum. Course delivery includes one-day-per-week meetings, hybrid formats, online synchronous and asynchronous sessions (with virtual synchronous meetings scheduled on weeknights or weekends), and occasional field-based or campus intensives. The certificate content emphasizes leadership, facilitation, organizational management, community engagement, and topics related to inclusion, human rights, and sustainability.

Entry requirements

Applicants complete an online admissions application and submit a resume/CV, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, and a non-refundable $50 application fee. Transcripts may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the Office of Admissions at Antioch University New England in Keene, NH. There are additional requirements for international applicants and for applicants without a bachelor’s degree. The program does not require GRE or other standardized tests.

Career prospects

Graduates work across a wide range of environmental and organizational settings, including private consulting, regulatory enforcement, conservation institutions, formal and informal education, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and arts-related roles. The curriculum is framed to prepare students to act as change agents and justice-minded leaders within diverse organizational contexts.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is listed at $840 per credit for Environmental Studies certificates. Antioch’s financial aid office supports students in exploring loans, scholarships, grants, and other aid options; most AUNE students use some form of financial assistance. Prospective students are encouraged to contact admissions or financial aid staff to discuss funding and the program’s cost of attendance.