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Environmental Planning & Impact Assessment

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Mo 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0060 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Mo 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0060
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

Environmental impact evaluation is a vital component of any planning effort. This course surveys major areas of government involvement in environmental and socio-economic impact assessment as it related to planning including: National Environment Policy Act (NEPA); State environmental policy acts (SEPAs); Municipal and regional planning authorities; Wildlife and land conservation laws; and, Environmental media laws (e.g., Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, etc.). In doing so, the course provides an overview on how an environmental impact assessment can/must be developed in light of important public policies. The course also examines the legal 'standing' and political voice employed by stakeholder groups in planning and impact assessment activities.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0060

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 15

Status

Closed

Instructor

Luis Santiago

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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