Description
Students earning a certificate in Sustainable Development, Health, and Equity will have learned:
- Scientific understanding of Climate Change and impacts on Natural Systems.
- Climate model projections and carbon accounting tools.
- Current knowledge on environmental and climate change impacts on human and social systems and opportunities for adaption, mitigation, and sustainable solutions.
- Understanding of environmental health sciences, issues, and solutions. Translation of science to environmental health practice.
- 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 |