Dominican University Sustainable Practices Certificate

This innovative new certificate program offers participants the chance to create real and meaningful environmental change in their professions and daily lives. In addition to learning about important concepts in Sustainability, participants will gain practical and applicable skills while working closely with a variety of environmental organizations in the Bay Area.

Many of the courses at RDI can be taken as electives in this program! 

The Sustainable Practices Certificate is designed for adults including:

• Professionals who want to differentiate and enhance their practice
• Policy makers, community leaders, activists, and advocates
• People seeking a career change to make a positive difference on the environment
• Educators, parents, and school administrators
• Seekers of personal enrichment and active retirees
• High school graduates looking for new vocational opportunities 

Program Info

Next Class begins April 4, 2009

Dominican Courses

Participants take two courses specifically designed and offered for this program: Foundations in Sustainability and the Applied Professions Core. Both courses were developed and are taught by Ed Quevedo, a local expert in sustainability. The courses take place on Saturdays and run consecutively for five weeks each.

Electives

Along with classes, students choose electives to complement their area of interest. These electives are offered by local organizations that regularly conduct workshops, seminars, training and professional development courses in a range of environmental topics.

Examples of organizations through which Dominican offers electives include: the Regenerative Design Institute, the Environmental Forum of Marin, College of Marin, UC Berkeley Extension and PG&E Energy Center.

Internship or Capstone Project

Finally, a capstone project or internship, designed specifically for each student, ensures that students put practical application to what they learn in the program. These projects can also serve as vocational training for those seeking to develop their work experience and marketability for the burgeoning Sustainable Trades sector.

Click here to learn more about the Electives, Internship, and Capstone portions of the program.

Key Features of The Sustainable Practices Certificate

Affordable and Relatively Quick

The cost and time commitment to complete this certificate program is significantly less than would be required to obtain an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science/Studies.

Internship Opportunity

As a part of the coursework, students will have the opportunity to participate in an internship that will allow them to apply their new skills and knowledge to real-world projects, enabling them to make a meaningful contribution to the environment.

Diverse Applications

There are many ways in which this program can provide benefit for participants: employment, self-enrichment, networking, leadership, etc.

Questions?

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Contact Dominican's office at (415) 458-3712 or certificate@dominican.edu