Certificate in Environmental Citizenship

Description

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.
 

The Certificate consists of six degree-credit distance education courses taken online from the University of Guelph's School of Environmental Sciences. The certificate requires six courses total, including at least two at the 3000 or 4000 level.
 
 
Courses
 
 
Required Course
 
 
ENVS*2070 - Environmental Ethics and Perspectives
 
Elective Courses

Choose two or three of the following courses:
  • BOT*2000 - Plants, Biology and People
  • ECON*1050 - Introductory Microeconomics
  • ECON*2100 - Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
  • EDRD*3500 - Recreation and Tourism Planning
  • ENVS*2120 - Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
  • GEOG*1220 - Human Impact on the Environment
  • HIST*2250 - Environment and History
  • PHIL*2070 - Philosophy of the Environment
  • POLS*3370 - Environmental Politics and Governance
 
Choose two or three of the following courses:
  • BIOL*1500 - Humans in the Natural World
  • BIOL*2060 - Ecology
  • BOT*1200 - Plants and Human Use
  • ENVS*3000 - Nature Interpretation
  • GEOG*2210 - Environment and Resources
  • GEOG*3020 - Global Environmental Change
  • GEOG*3210 - Indigenous-Settler Relationships in Environmental Governance
  • GEOG*3490 - Tourism and Sustainability

Overview

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  • Institution: University of Guelph
  • Program type: Certificate
  • Language: English
  • Program Code:
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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