Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (UW Extended Campus)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Program Details

Examine how human behavior and the environment, energy systems, and emerging technologies are interrelated as you earn this online sustainability degree. Courses cover such topics as:

  • Carbon budgeting and reporting
  • Role of humans in creating and solving climate change
  • Biodiversity and ecology
  • Energy systems including nuclear, fossil fuels, wind, solar, biofuels, and biomass
  • Renewable energy and emerging technology

By earning this sustainability degree online, you will complete a convenient program. Study wherever and whenever it suits you. Watch lectures, participate in online forums with peers, and network virtually with peers, faculty, and professionals.

If you decide to further your education, credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the bachelor’s degree program.

This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Some College

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)