Land Preservation, Certificate
This Certificate is aimed at two types of students: working practitioners needing basic training in land preservation or updating current practices, and graduate students in Penn’s schools interested in adding knowledge about land preservation practices to their professional qualifications. These include students in the Weitzman School of Design, the School of Arts and Sciences (especially in Environmental Studies), Fels, the Law School, and The Wharton School.
For more information: https://www.design.upenn.edu/all-degrees-certificates/land-preservation-certificate
Curriculum
A total of 5 course units are required to complete the Certificate program.
Weitzman School of Design students may complete this Certificate within the time-span of their chosen degrees in the same manner as other School-wide certificates. All others complete the five course unit program.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | ||
| Foundation Courses | ||
| CPLN 5090 | Law of Planning and Urban Development | 1 |
| CPLN 6310 | Planning for Land Conservation | 1 |
| Methods Courses | ||
| CPLN 5030 | Modeling Geographical Objects | 1 |
| or CPLN 6320 | Modeling Geographic Space | |
| CPLN 9990 | Independent Study and Research | 1 |
| Tools Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Wetlands | ||
| Conservation and Land Management | ||
| Topics in Ecological Design | ||
| Total Course Units | 5 | |
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Substitutions must be approved in writing by the Director and submitted to the Weitzman School of Design Office of Student Services.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.