Certificate of Achievement Sustainability Studies
Overview
Sustainability theories and practices are increasingly important in our ever-changing world. Theories and practices can be applied to not only the environment, but to the economy and social systems. This certificate is truly interdisciplinary in nature with applications in business, government, education, and more. Students can build on their current or past post-secondary education. The Certificate of Achievement in Sustainability Studies consists of 2 core courses in addition to 2 electives with a sustainability focus. Learners do not need to be enrolled full-time to access the courses.
Career Potential
Sustainability Studies offers learners an opportunity to engage in sustainable thinking, issues and ideas that are increasingly becoming the norm. Employers are now seeking experience and knowledge of sustainability when looking for new candidates. This certificate will set learners apart in the job market as it enhances existing knowledge with a new focus and approach.
Contact Information
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: 6 credits in SUST courses including at least one of SUST 201 and SUST 302 | 6 | |
| Introduction to Sustainability | ||
| Sustainability Challenges | ||
| Systems Thinking | ||
| Indigenous and Western Perspectives of Sustainability: Walking Side-by-Side | ||
| Topics in Sustainability | ||
| Elective Courses - 6 additional credits from the SUST courses or from the following list | 6 | |
| Circumpolar Peoples | ||
| Introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Canada | ||
| Indigeneity in Canada | ||
| Ecological Perspectives in Anthropology | ||
| Humans, Climate and Culture | ||
| Foundations in Sustainability Communication | ||
| Humans and Their Environment | ||
| Freshwater Ecology | ||
| Terrestrial Ecology | ||
| Population Ecology | ||
| Tropical Rainforest Ecology | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Invasion Ecology and Management | ||
| Advanced Conservation Biology | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Freshwater Ecology | ||
| Introduction to Sustainable Business | ||
| Social Responsibility and Sustainability Management | ||
| Community Service Learning: Community Engagement | ||
| Community Service Learning: Building Local Community | ||
| Anthropogenic Climate Change | ||
| Urban Economics | ||
| Energy Economics | ||
| Economics of the Environment | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Policy | ||
| Environmental Writing Since 1800 | ||
| Health and Society | ||
| Global Health Perspectives | ||
| Indigenous Studies 200 | ||
| Global Business and Sustainability | ||
| Sustainability and Responsible Marketing | ||
| Fostering Resilience in Priority Populations | ||
| Studies in the Philosophy of Nature | ||
| Environmental Policy and Politics | ||
| The Third World in Global Politics | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Politics and Social Change | ||
| Social Policy and Anti-Oppressive Practice | ||
| Community Practice Methods III | ||
| Social Work and Sustainability | ||
| Social Policy | ||
| Introduction to Social Work with Communities | ||
| Advanced Social Work Practice with Communities | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Certain Special Topics courses may also apply. Please email sce@macewan.ca to inquire.