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Sustainable Urban Communities


Application deadline for Spring enrollment: 
December 1 (US citizen/permanent resident)

Application deadlines for Fall enrollment: 
April 1 (international) 
May 1 (US citizen/permanent resident)

Our Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Urban Communities is designed for professionals and students who want to enhance their understanding of issues critical to urban sustainability and underserved communities. Study topics and carry out research in a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive fashion. Develop knowledge and skills to:

  • understand the complexity of urban sustainability;
  • interrelate public policy, people, natural systems, infrastructure, health, and economics;
  • recognize community as a key component to regional ecological sustainability; and
  • apply this knowledge and skills to real and urgent problems. 

For more information regarding the online program, request here

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