What You'll Learn
This certificate program prepares you for a variety of environmental science, policy and management-related careers that work toward climate solutions. These include policy analysis, climate resilience planning, environmental engineering, transportation planning, ecological restoration and more.
The certificate emphasizes interdisciplinary analysis, solution-based thinking, climate justice, and action-oriented research.
· Gain knowledge of climate science and ecological impacts and solutions.
· Develop skills in policy analysis, engagement, communication, and advocacy.
· Learn how to work effectively with organizations to help them set climate goals and achieve them.
Through an applied project or internship with external partners, you will also get hands on experience working on climate-related issues in the real world.
Certificate Coursework
This certificate consists of 20 undergraduate credits. Students complete 16 credits of core coursework and select 4 credits from elective offerings.
Core Coursework (16 credits)
Climate Policy and Action: Science and Policy Basics - Fall Quarter, 8 credits
Climate Policy and Action: Policy Analysis and Advocacy - Winter Quarter, 8 credits
Electives (select 4 credits)
Climate Policy and Action: Building Community Resilience- Spring Quarter, 4 credits
Climate Policy and Action: Internship- Spring Quarter, 4 credits
Learn more about courses in the Academic Catalog