Sustainability, Certificate
This interdisciplinary certificate should benefit a diverse population of students who might not be introduced to such concepts through completion of their degree program. Students who obtain a Certificate in Sustainability will be better prepared to critically evaluate society’s interactions with the environment and to help find ethical and equitable solutions to environmental challenges.
Students will complete one course from at least two of the three categories, and complete the capstone course, Principles of Sustainability. Only two of the four courses can be from the same academic discipline. Students must also complete 12 hours of stewardship, which may include service learning, community volunteer hours, research, or a sustainability project. The capstone course includes the stewardship requirement.
To access Certificate Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA Requirement
Certificate GPA: 2.0 or higher
Certificate Requirements
This interdisciplinary certificate should benefit a diverse population of students who might not be introduced to such concepts through completion of their degree program. Students who obtain a Certificate in Sustainability will be better prepared to critically evaluate society’s interactions with the environment and to help find ethical and equitable solutions to environmental challenges.
Students will complete one course from at least two of the three categories, and complete the capstone course, Principles of Sustainability. Only two of the four courses can be from the same academic discipline. Students must also complete 12 hours of stewardship, which may include service learning, community volunteer hours, research, or a sustainability project. The capstone course includes the stewardship requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Select one course from at least two of the three categories: 1 | 9 | |
| Environmental Stewardship | ||
| Environmental Biology | ||
| Conservation Biology/Lab | ||
| Ecology with Lab | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Science, Technology and the Environment | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Problems | ||
| Conservation | ||
| Earth's Changing Climate | ||
| Foundations in Sustainability | ||
| Social Responsibility | ||
| Literature of the Environment | ||
| Planning for Sustainable Communities | ||
| Environmental Law and Policy | ||
| Environmental Justice | ||
| Americans and the Environment | ||
| Applied Anthropology | ||
| Civic Engagement and Community Decision-Making | ||
| Community Change and Development | ||
| Social and Ethical Issues in Philanthropy and Fundraising | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Economic Prosperity | ||
| Economics of Sustainable Development | ||
| Environmental Economic Geography | ||
| Sustainability in Food and Hospitality | ||
| Contemporary Travel and Tourism | ||
| Sustainable Planning for Tourism | ||
| Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| Sustainable Business Consulting | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Capstone Experience | ||
| GES 362 | Applications in Sustainability | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Only two of the four courses can be from the same academic discipline.
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABILITY (614C)
This program is effective as of Spring 2016.
Revised 11-2019
UCC 3.26.2019