Solutions for Sustainable Development, Health, and Equity Certificate

Description

Students earning a certificate in Sustainable Development, Health, and Equity will have learned:

1. Scientific understanding of Climate Change and impacts on Natural Systems.
2. Climate model projections and carbon accounting tools.
3. Current knowledge on environmental and climate change impacts on human and social systems and opportunities for adaption, mitigation, and sustainable solutions.
4. Understanding of environmental health sciences, issues, and solutions. Translation of science to environmental health practice.
5. Sustainable development policies and governance at the local and global level with a focus on health and equity targets.

All applicants must hold an undergraduate or higher-level degree.

All applicants are required to submit:

• A completed application form and $50 application fee
• Official Transcripts of all colleges and universities attended
• A letter of intent (approximately 1.5 pages) describing the candidate’s background, career goals, and interest in the program

Requirements

To obtain a certificate, students must complete the required courses with a 3.0 grade point average or higher.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Hours
ENVS 684	Climate Change and Impacts	3
ENVS 688	Environmental Health	3
ENVS 689	Sustainability, Health, and Equity	3
Total Semester Hours		9