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College of Natural Resources Climate Change Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate

The Climate Change Certificate provides a comprehensive understanding of climate science, policy, and broader implications. This 12-credit certificate combines coursework in climate science, climate policy, and complementary studies, preparing you to address the complex challenges of climate change.

Courses 

Requirements: 12 credits.

Climate Science

3 credits required. Take either:

  • NRES 220 – Global Climate Change and Water Resources, 10th Century to Present Credits: 3 or
  • GEOG 308 – Climate: Past, Present, and Future Credits: 3

Climate Policy

Take 6 credits:

  • NRES 441 – Climate Change Implications, Policies, and Solutions Credits: 3
  • POLI 305 – Climate Chan​ge Politics and Policy Credits: 3

Complementary Courses

Take 3 credits:

  • GEOG 208 – Weather and Climate Credits: 3
  • GEOG 433 – GIS and Geodesign for Sustainability and Resiliency Credits: 3
  • HIST 280 – American Environmental History Credits: 3
  • HIST 306 – The Human Age Credits: 3
  • IA 315 – Sustainable Design Credits: 3
  • NRES 200 – Introduction to Sustainable Communities Credits: 3
  • NRES 405 – Selected Topics in Natural Resources Credits: 1-3 (Must take Subtopic: Lake Superior Region: Natural Resources, Culture and Climate Change)
  • POLI 389 – Public Policy for Sustainable Communities Credits: 3