Enhance Your Degree with a Certificate in Environmental Studies. A growing concern about environmental issues such as climate change, sustainable development, green collar jobs, green architecture, renewable energy, and secure water supplies has stimulated interest in environmental studies. Even persons interested in the technical aspects of environmental careers recognize that education in environmental policy, law, economics, behavior, conflict management, decision analysis, communication, history, and ethics is essential to professional success. Moreover, students majoring in allied fields such as business, engineering, education, natural resource management, health, and architecture recognize that environmental training significantly improves their marketability. This certificate will increase your value in fields as diverse as secondary and higher education, journalism, public relations, policy analysis, mediation, urban planning, rural development, nature interpretation, outdoor recreation, and community activism. You will also be better prepared for graduate environmental programs in environmental science, business, policy, management, and law. |