In this certificate program, offered by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully carry out planning and development activities with consideration of the environmental impacts and a goal to achieve more sustainable development.<br><br>University Advanced Certificate Requirements​<br><br>Advanced certificate programs offer post-baccalaureate students coursework leading to a specific, applied, focused goal. In order to be eligible for admission to an advanced certificate, students complete an intake form or apply through CalState Apply and submit an official transcript(s) (noting the completion of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited andor recognized institution from a foreign country). Students must have a minimum of 2.5 undergraduate GPA.