Designed for professionals in the educational workforce, this certificate addresses the increase of sustainability work occurring in educational settings. Administrators, faculty and staff are being asked to coordinate sustainability efforts at their educational settings to address social and environmental responsibilities.This certificate supports educational professionals in the workforce to become sustainability leaders. The courses are designed to provide applicable knowledge and skills to promote equity and sustainability in educational settings.
Upon completion of the certificate, an individual will have acquired foundational knowledge, creative abilities and practical skills to reduce environmental impacts and associated costs for an educational setting, to promote health and wellness for students and staff, and to advance climate justice and sustainability.
Schedule
This 12-unit certificate is designed to be completed in one year, with individuals beginning in the summer and finishing in the spring. Since the certificate is designed for working professionals, all courses are offered online asynchronously.
Learning objectives
After successfully completing the certificate, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of sustainability
- Research and develop a grant for funding social and environmental justice projects
- Develop and strengthen skills in critical, ethical, and relational thinking
- Lead an educational setting towards a more sustainable and climate resilient school
This certificate will be offered through the College of Extended Education & Global Engagement.
Certificate Outcomes
- CEUs for educators
- Use nine units towards the MA in Education; possibly use 12 units as an emphasis area for the MA in Education would be Sustainable and Climate Resilient Schools
- Students are prepared to complete the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) credential exam.
- Students are prepared to submit a Green Ribbon Schools Award
- Possible add on to Liberal Studies, Elementary Education Concentration, B.A. degree to earn post baccalaureate units
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