Certificate in Sustainability Studies Online Education Program

 

Certificate in Sustainability Studies

   
 
 
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Program Title:
Certificate in Sustainability Studies
College:
UMassOnline
Description:
The online Sustainability Studies Certificate Program helps students gain an understanding of the theory and practice of sustainability. Students must complete 12 undergraduate credits to be eligible for certificate completion. This program is available for both full time students and working professionals. Sustainability Studies looks to discover and examine humanity's philosophies and practices, past and present, as they relate to the natural and social world, and consider what new or alternative philosophies and practices might be capable of providing a sustainable, balanced, and ethical future for the planet and its inhabitants. This Certificate requires completion of four courses: Principles of Sustainability and three electives from a varied list such as: Environmental Law, Climate Change, Marine Law and Policy, The Environmental Effects of Globalization to name a few.

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Accreditation:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges.   (?)
Delivery Format:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Continuing Education   (?)
Language:
English
 
 

UMassOnline

Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
The University of Massachusetts campuses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and Worcester) are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Address:
333 South Street, Suite 400
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Public Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Courses generally follow the campuses' standard academic calendars and begin in early fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Credit-earning Options:
Credit earned by successfully completing UMass courses from one campus can, in most cases, be transferred to other campuses, colleges, and universities. However, course credits are not automatically transferable from one campus to another.
Delivery Format: (?)
Online.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
Technical Requirements:
You must have: access to a personal computer (Mac or PC), basic computer skills, Internet connection, e-mail program and account, at least a 56 kbps modem, Java-capable browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari), Shockwave plugin (to use chat).
Geographic Restrictions:
None.
On-Campus Requirement:
None.
Loans Offered:
Availability of financial aid varies depending on course status and matriculation. Check with your advisor to determine your eligibility and application procedures.



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