Sustainability Certificate Program
2021-2022 SCP Program is ON!
YOU can participate in the program "almost" 100% remotely.
Examine sustainability through multiple lenses and develop knowledge and strategies for building a more inclusive and sustainable campus. Current staff, faculty, and graduate students are eligible to participate. To complete the certificate, participants must complete the five core courses and one elective within two academic years.
We listened to you, adjusted the program, and we are happy to be offering a hybrid model this year, mostly remote!
The majority of classes are being offered via ZOOM, including the first two offerings of the Sustainability in the UC (this past October 6 and coming up December 1). The third offering of this course might be a hybrid version, in person and via ZOOM. All other courses are via ZOOM.
New requirement and flexibility make the program more accessible. Join us!
Enrollment is open (to everyone)!
Register for classes at the UC Learning Center.
2021-22 Program
Please review our Course descriptions, registration instructions and cancelation policy. Be sure you understand our cancellation policy before registering.
Zoom information will be sent a few days prior to each class you are enrolled in.
Learn more about the faculty, staff, and community experts who are serving as Program Instructors.
• Sustainability in the UC (core) - 3 offerings ("hybrid" first two via ZOOM):
- December 1, 2021 1-3:30 pm ZOOM and
• Climate Science & Policy (core) - 2 offerings:
• Beyond the Blue Bin: Understanding Zero Waste (core) - 2 offerings:
• Climate Justice (elective) - 1 offering:
• Green Offices (core) - 2 offerings:
• Intersections Between Diversity & Environment* (core) - 2 offerings:
- May 11, ZOOM 1-4:00 pm (re-scheduled from Feb. 9)
• NEW Transportation for All: Intersections of Sustainability, Land-Use, and Mobility Justice Class (core) - 1 offering:
Register for classes at the UC Learning Center.
Additional Information
If you have issues or need assistance registering for classes, please contact LearningCenter@ucsc.edu.
Email certificate@ucsc.edu with questions about the program.
* If you have taken the Intersections Between Diversity & Environment class through the Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program, you do not need to take it again through the Sustainability Certificate Program.
Read our Annual Reports to learn more about the program.