Academic Programs

Sustainability Policy Certificate

Certificate Description:

The Sustainability Policy Graduate Certificate will provide a foundation for sustainable policy analysis, creation and implementation in a variety of policy concentrations. International, federal, state, and local governments including their associated institutions, networks, political affiliations, and special interest influences across multiple sectors need to develop sustainable policies to minimize their environmental footprint and maximize their social responsibility to all stakeholders to meet the requirements of a sustainable, low carbon economy. The goal of this Certificate is to provide participants with the knowledge, literacy, skills and tools they need to analyze and create sustainable policies.

Course Location/Delivery:

The Certificate is offered both fully online and on campus.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Application Process:

To learn about the application process, and to access the application, please review our application process.

Pre-requisites:

None.

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours):

 Complete the following:

  • IDS 6233 Concepts and Principles of Sustainability (Credit Hours: 3)
  • IDS 6235 Economics and Finance for Sustainability (Credit Hours: 3)

Select one of the following:

  • IDS 6275 Policy for Sustainability (Credit Hours: 3)
  • IDS 6279 Sustainability Policy Analysis and Implementation (Credit Hours: 3)

And select one of the following:

  • IDS 6163 Environment, Social and Governance for Business Sustainability (Credit Hours: 3)
  • IDS 6206 Energy and Resources: Policy, Society and Innovation (Credit Hours: 3)
  • IDS 6216 Implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Credit Hours: 3)

Credit Toward Graduate Degree:

Up to 12 hours of certificate course credits may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.

Time Limit / Average Time to Completion:

Five (5)  years. The approximate time to complete the Certificate is two years.

Contacts:

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/cert