Sustainability
Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 18
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As natural resources become more scarce and expensive, sustainability specialist careers are experiencing rapid growth. A post-baccalaureate certificate in integrative studies with a focus in sustainability will provide students with sociology and environmental management training that focuses on sustainability research, planning and leadership skills, environmental regulation requirements, and community-based sustainable management of natural resources. By learning how to apply sustainability concepts, principles and technical approaches to address “green” career needs in a variety of fields, students will be well positioned, upon completing the certificate, to better understand and provide innovative solutions to complex sustainability challenges.
The certificate in integrative studies with a focus in sustainability is part of SIUE's integrative studies program which also offers a master's of integrative studies with a focus in sustainability.
Admission
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Official copies of all postsecondary transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment. Applicants may be required to take prerequisites or resolve any deficiencies before classified status is approved.
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- A letter of intent clearly articulating the applicant’s academic/career goals, how his/her academic background prepares him/her to undertake the program successfully, and how the program serves his/her goals must be submitted with the application.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Applicants must also meet any additional admission requirements stipulated by the participating departments, which may include but are not limited to holding a specific undergraduate degree, one or more prerequisite courses, or a standardized test score, such as the GRE.
Applicants with a baccalaureate and/or graduate-level GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be considered if all the following conditions are met:
- The baccalaureate degree and/or graduate-level work was earned more than four years prior to the application submission
- The applicant provides a written explanation of her/his performance in the baccalaureate degree
- The applicant provides a written explanation of why he/she will be successful in the integrative studies program
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Curriculum
The post-baccalaureate certificate program requires the completion of 18 hours of courses, split evenly between the Departments of Sociology and Environmental Sciences. The courses are as follows:
Sociology
- SOC 515 Research Methods and Study Design in Sociology (3)
- SOC 518 Advanced Data Analysis (3)
- SOC 590 Special Topics: Seminar in Sociology and Sustainability (3)
Environmental Sciences
- ENSC 510 Advanced Environmental Science and Policy (3)
- ENSC 511 Environmental Policy (3)
- ENSC 512 Environmental Law or ENSC 516 – 3 Environmental Impact Analysis (3)
Exit Requirements
Students must successfully complete the program of study with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Enrollment in this program does not qualify for federal financial aid.
