Sustainable Cities and Communities Certificate

• Understand how basic human physical, social, and psychological needs are currently addressed in urban and rural communities.
• Evaluate and compare the sustainability of communities in meeting human needs in the areas of food, water, energy, and integration of green spaces.
• Assess the ability of cities to maintain sustainable systems for transportation, safety, waste management, inclusion and accessibility, education, and disaster risk reduction.
• Understand the basic principles of sustainable planning and building, and identify opportunities for more sustainable and inclusive communities.
• Lead effectively in a variety of organizational contexts using participatory decision-making and governance principles.

To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:

• Complete the four certificate courses for graduate credit.
• Earn at least a B grade in each course.
• Complete the courses within three years.

Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.

Certificate Courses

The professional graduate certificate in Sustainable Cities and Communities requires four courses or 16 credits. You may choose from the following course groups, using the certificate course search.

• Certificate core courses (choose at least 2 courses; you may select up to 4 courses)
• Certificate electives (you may select up to 2 courses; however, elective courses are not required for this certificate)

Ready to take the next step?

You can enroll in your first course in the:

• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

See the schedules in the academic calendar.

Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.