Students are required to take a minimum of 17 credit hours to earn the Sustainability Certificate. See the Requirements and Guidelines page for details. The Certificate consists of the following components:

  • Anchor (3 credit hours) – see course list below
  • One course from each of 3 spheres (Ecological, Economic, Social) (9 credit hours) – see course list below
  • Two semesters of the Sustainability Seminar (SUST 4200/6200, 2 credit hours TOTAL)
  • One semester of the Sustainability Capstone (SUST 4500s/6500s, 3 credit hours)
  • Portfolio

Students may apply for a substitution for requirements on their checklist. However, student must take at least one semester of the official Sustainability Seminar (SUST 4200/6200) to graduate with the Sustainability Certificate. All substitutions must meet the spirit of the requirement and must have a sustainability focus.

Approved Course Lists

Gain Skills and Understanding To Create Systemic Change

The Sustainability Certificate incorporates applied learning in interdisciplinary settings and equips students with critical skills to address global sustainability challenges through real-world solutions.

How To Apply