Accelerated 12-Month Track

Accelerated 12-Month Track

This program is typically completed in 2 years, though students may complete the accelerated 12-month track. Students who would like to opt-in to the 12-month track must submit the supplemental application below. The program will issue a recommendation to the student based on this application on their suitability for the 12-month track. To receive a positive recommendation, the student should have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and at least two years of prior professional experience.

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Components of the application include:
  • Why do you want to do the 12-month track?
  • What quantitative coursework have you taken?
  • What previous professional experience do you have?
  • Have you identified a practicum?
  • If you have not identified a practicum, what is your plan to find one? 
  • A professional writing sample
Deadline:

September 9, 2024

Submission: 

Once the application is completed, you should:

While this deadline may seem early, it is so students can enroll in the required ENV 290- Policy Clinic Prep Seminar in the Fall quarter. 

Process:

Your application will be reviewed by the Program Chair, Executive Director and Program Coordinator. The program will issue you a recommendation on your suitability to complete the 12-month track. Should you choose to continue with this track, you will need to:

  • Schedule a meeting with the Graduate Program Coordinator in the Fall quarter to discuss the timeline to degree.
  • Enroll in the Policy Clinic Prep Seminar. The CRN will be provided to you by the Program Coordinator.
Late applications:

Late applications will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis and must not be submitted later than the 12th day of Fall instruction. 

12-Month Accelerated Coursework Timeline:
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
ENV 200A- Policy Analysis I (4 units) ENV 200B- Policy Analysis II (4 units) ENV 200CN- Environmental Governance (4 units) ENV 296- Practicum (6 units)
ENV 202- Policy Implementation and Development (4 units) ENV 201- Environmental Law (4 units) ENV 203B- Policy Clinic (4 units)  
ENV 297- Professional Development Seminar (1 unit) ENV 203A- Policy Clinic (4 units) ENV 297- Professional Development Seminar (1 unit)  
Quantitative Analysis or General Elective (3 units) ENV 297- Professional Development Seminar (1 unit)
Quantitative Analysis or General Elective (3 units)
 
ENV 290- Policy Clinic Prep Seminar (1 unit)      
Total units: 13 Total units: 13  Total units: 12  Total units: 6