Sustainability, Security and Resilience Curriculum and Certificates

Program Overview

This graduate program in Environmental Science focuses on resilience, climate security, and environmental policy. Students explore the application of resilience theory, risk management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The program also emphasizes environmental leadership, sustainability assessment, and entrepreneurial solutions for environmental challenges.

Program Outline

Outline:

• ES 5610: Resilience Theory and Practice
• Students examine resiliency theory and apply it to various fields of practice.
• The course focuses on concrete applications and real-world experience in applying resilience concepts.
• ES 5640: Risk, Climate Security, and Community Engagement
• Students explore climate-related risks to communities, including characterization and management.
• The course emphasizes risk perception, collaborative communication, and management planning.
• ES 5630: Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience Policy
• Students study climate policy and planning, exploring approaches for managing greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts.
• The course examines the implications of climate science for policy making and provides hands-on experience in using climate information for planning.
• ES 5620: Environmental Science and Public Policy
• Students develop skills in science literacy and environmental policy management.
• The course explores the interaction between scientific analysis and policymaking through case studies.
• ES 5831: Environmental Sustainability Assessment
• Students learn about the conceptual foundations and applied techniques of sustainability assessment.
• The course covers the integration of environmental impacts into decision making and provides skills for sustainability professionals.
• ES 6840 Environmental Leadership
• Students examine environmental leadership models, engage with leaders in various sectors, and develop their own leadership skills.
• The course explores the strategies and tactics for environmental change.
• ES 5740 Strategies for Resilient Agriculture
• Students gain an overview of agricultural production systems and the challenges of achieving resilience in the sector.
• The course covers food, livestock, fiber, and fuel crop management, as well as associated supply chains.
• ES 5730: Environmental Entrepreneurship
• Students identify, analyze, and evaluate environmental issues, and develop entrepreneurial solutions.
• The course focuses on social entrepreneurship and venture development models for addressing environmental challenges.
• ES 5720: Energy Systems and Policy
• Students study emerging and traditional energy systems, as well as policies affecting them.
• The course provides a comprehensive understanding of energy systems and their governance.
• ES 6850: Capstone: Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
• Students analyze the risk and vulnerability of a community, organization, or infrastructure system to unexpected change.

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