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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:

  1. Teach students the many interconnected components of environmental issues

  2. Clarify the ethics that guide decision-making processes pertaining to environmental issues

  3. Enable students to experience environmental activities, research, policy and professions first-hand

  4. Prepare students for environmental careers and graduate or professional schools with environmental emphasis

  5. Offer unique online educational opportunities that are innovative and convenient for students.