Clean water, productive soils, and strong social and economic networks build resilient communities. This certificate prepares you to design and communicate the solutions that get them there.
Graduate Certificate / 12 Credits
The Paul Smith’s College Graduate Studies Program offers three certificate programs in critical aspects of natural resources conservation and management. The certificate program is designed for working professionals seeking to upgrade their education and skills, and for exceptional Paul Smith’s College undergraduates seeking additional credentials and content.
This certificate builds four graduate courses around the development, communication, and collaboration skills sustainability professionals need. Study entirely online, start each August, and complete your certificate in one year, or take longer if your schedule calls for it. Every course counts toward the Master of Science in Natural Resources Conservation. Finish with a 3.0 GPA in your certificate coursework, and you will be automatically admitted into the master’s program to continue your study.
Course List:
- SUS 520 Strategic Communication for Sustainability Professionals (3 cr.)
- SUS 555 Sustainable Development (3 cr.)
- SUS 530 Building Collaborative Communities (3 cr.)
- Choice of one 3 cr. elective from Forest Resource Management Certificate or Aquatic Resource Management Certificate
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Faculty
Professor of Environmental & Society
Graduate Studies Faculty
Director of Graduate Studies
Office of the Dean
Assistant Dean of Faculty