Environmental Studies Certificate
Director, Environmental Programs and Program Advisor: Kumu Kahoali'i Keahi-Wood and Dr. Lupita Ruiz-Jones
Students seeking the Certificate in Environmental Studies will gain depth-of knowledge in a particular field through a traditional major of their own choosing while they learn the broad-based knowledge required to fully comprehend and successfully problem-solve environmental challenges and run environmental businesses and organizations. The Certificate, depending upon the particular major it is coupled with, may prepare students for careers in environmental: biology, business, chemistry, communications, consulting, ethics, health, law, policy, toxicology, writing, etc.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
ENV 100 | Intro to Environmental Issues | 3 |
GE 204 | Landscapes of Hawaii | 3 |
ENV 201 and Lab | Conservation Biology & Ecology & Laboratory | 3 1 |
ENV 202 and Lab | Environmental Physics & Laboratory | 3 1 |
ENV 300 | Environmental Policy & Law | 3 |
ENV 315/EC 315 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
EN 307 | Nature Writing | 3 |
ENV 485 | Environmental Capstone Course | 3 |
Upon completion of the Environmental Studies certificate, the student will be able to:
Teach students the many interconnected components of environmental issues
Clarify the ethics that guide decision-making processes pertaining to environmental issues
Enable students to experience environmental activities, research, policy and professions first-hand
Prepare students for environmental careers and graduate or professional schools with environmental emphasis
Offer unique online educational opportunities that are innovative and convenient for students.