Sustainability Graduate Certificates
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS) sustainability graduate certificates provide a platform for current graduate students across the University to engage with and learn about sustainability topics outside of their primary course of study. Taking courses toward a certificate will help students begin making connections between sustainability concepts and their primary degree. The primary audience are masters- and PhD- students without background in sustainability, but with an interest in learning more.
Learning objectives
See yourself as part of sustainability conversations and actions.
- LEARN fundamentals of sustainability
- CONNECT science and society
- ACT through project-based experiences
Program format
Complete 4 courses
- 1 "core" course
- 3 electives from a list of options, 1 must be a “project based” course
Note: the course options draws upon coursework that spans the entire SDSS, recognizing expertise and scholarship in any one area spans multiple disciplines.
You must take the courses for a letter grade, successfully complete all courses, and have a 3.0 or B average GPA from the 4 courses at time of application to receive a certificate. Courses with missing, incomplete, in progress, or failing grades do not count toward the certificate requirements.
Programs
Sustainable Energy
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Learn about energy systems and grapple with real energy challenges.
Fill out this Interest Form if you would like to pursue one of the certificate programs.