Graduate Certificate in Environment, Community, & Equity
The Graduate Certificate in Environment, Community, & Equity will equip students with knowledge and preparation to address a growing set of challenges at the intersection of environmental protection, community resilience, and equity.
Students completing the program will become conversant with the leading theories and the connections between environmental change and environmental justice. Students will be equipped with foundational understanding of major areas of focus around environmental equity, including scholarly and policy debates. They will be prepared to work across a range of settings that aim to integrate protection of the environment with equity and inclusion, including international organizations, governments, and nongovernmental organizations.
Enrollment for the Graduate Certificate in Environment, Community, & Equity opens once per semester. This program is accessible to students currently pursuing graduate degrees at American University, as well as individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Students in SPA, Kogod, SOC, WCL, CAS, SOE, and SIS will also find that this certificate rounds out their training in environmental policy, sustainability, climate communication, and sustainability management.
The certificate will provide a credential that signals a demonstrated understanding of the theory, policy, and ethical practice of environmental equity. Students must complete a 12-credit curriculum and co-curricular components.
The current students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate program are:
- Hadley Ashford
- Amanda Clark
- Kaitlin Dellaposta
- Mia Hoskins
- Laurel Levin
- Ari Lippi
- Mollie Middleton
- Lindsey O’Neal
For specific details, please go to the American Course Catalog here or to the CECE Certificate Canvas page
