Students earning a certificate in Sustainability will:
- Understand and apply the principles of sustainable engineering and development and the levels of green building practices; and
- Understand the principles in climate modeling, the factors affecting climate change, and the climate change impacts on California and the Western U.S. water supply.
Certificate Requirements
To obtain a certificate, students must complete the required courses with a 3.0 grade point average or better on a four-point scale. Upon completion of one or more certificates, the student may formally apply and enroll (pending acceptance) into the Master of Science programs in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science, and all courses completed toward the certificates will be applied towards the Master's degree.
- CIVL 674 Sustainable Engineering 3 semester hours
Two of the following:
- CIVL 601 Sustainable Water Quality and Resources 3 semester hours
- ENVS 681 Ecosystem Services in Urban Landscapes 3 semester hours
- ENVS 684 Climate Change and Impacts 3 semester hours
Course descriptions for all Environmental Science courses and Civil Engineering courses can be found in the Bulletin.
Admission Requirements
- B.S. or higher degree in any engineering discipline or consent of the program director
- A completed application form and $50 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Personal Statement discussing how the program fits into your career development.