Certificate in Environmental Citizenship
Description
Overview
Developed from a social science perspective, in partnership with the School of Environmental Sciences, this certificate is beneficial if you wish to explore global environmental issues facing us today and in the future. You will gain in-depth knowledge about environmental changes, their global impact, and how you can directly contribute to the environment's sustainability.
About the Environmental Science Certificates:
The University of Guelph is a leading institution in Environmental Sciences. The School of Environmental Sciences, recognized for its excellence and contributions to the environmental science industry, was established in 1992. With a fresh and future-oriented outlook, the School of Environmental Sciences' programs is based on a long-standing tradition of environmental research. Whether enrolling for professional development or personal enrichment, the Environmental Science Certificates will help you gain insight and develop a sound knowledge of the environment.
With a total of six courses to complete, this certificate will help you gain insight and develop a sound knowledge of the environment.
Courses
You can take individual courses or achieve certification by successfully completing six degree-credit courses, including at least two at the 3000 or 4000 level. All courses are delivered entirely online through CourseLink, the University of Guelph's online learning management system.* A variety of courses are offered to allow you to customize your program to your area of interest or profession. The courses may be taken in any order, as long as prerequisite requirements are met. It takes approximately two years to complete the program.
Required Course
It is recommended that you take this required course early in the sequence:
ENVS*2070DE - Environmental Ethics and Perspectives
Elective Courses
Choose two or three of the following courses:
- BOT*2000DE - Plants, Biology and People
- ECON*1050DE - Introductory Microeconomics
- ECON*2100DE - Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
- EDRD*3500DE - Recreation and Tourism Planning
- ENVS*2120DE - Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
- GEOG*1220DE - Human Impact on the Environment
- HIST*2250DE - Environment and History
- PHIL*2070DE - Philosophy of the Environment
- POLS*3370DE - Environmental Politics and Governance
Choose two or three of the following courses:
- BIOL*1500DE - Humans in the Natural World
- BIOL*2060DE - Ecology
- BOT*1200 - Plants and Human Use
- EDRD*3450DE - Watershed Planning Practice
- EDRD*4010DE - Tourism Planning in the Less Developed World
- ENVS*3000DE - Nature Interpretation
- GEOG*2210DE - Environment and Resources
- GEOG*3020DE - Global Environmental Change
- GEOG*3210DE - Indigenous-Settler Relationships in Environmental Governance
- GEOG*3490DE - Tourism and Environment
*Please note that course codes ending with the letters "DE" indicate the course is offered online.
NOTE: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Environmental Ethics and Perspectives
- Global Environmental Change
- Explaining Environmental Change
- Humans in the Natural World
- Indigenous-Settler Relationships in Environmental Governance
- Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Nature Interpretation
- Plants, Biology and People
- Recreation and Tourism Planning
- Tourism and Environment
- Tourism Planning in the Less Developed World
- Watershed Planning Practice
Overview
- Institution: University of Guelph
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.