In addition to a bachelor’s degree, we also offer a graduate-level certificate in Environmental Sustainability. This certificate can be completed entirely online. You do not need to apply to the Graduate College to undertake the certificate; you will register as a certificate student and enroll in classes as a non-degree-seeking student through the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL).
This certificate addresses the increasing need for courses focused on essential sustainability and environmental issues. Students in the Environmental Sustainability certificate program will explore the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, and social systems; the effects of our actions on the environment; factors that influence the sustainability of human institutions, organizations, cultures, and technologies; discovering solutions through innovative approaches; and enhancing future options by practicing environmental stewardship. Following the classical definition of sustainability, the goal is to cultivate citizens, businesses, and societies that meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
We also offer a not-for-credit Coursera course with free and low-cost options that count as one of the courses in the certificate program. Enrollment is always open - so try it now! The course is Introduction to Sustainability, and you can view the teaching materials for free. The version with assessments is low-cost, and you must pass the course to get credit for our certificate.
