Certificate in Climate Change

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Scientists have been studying climate change for over two centuries. In the Climate Change Certificate program, you’ll study the science of climate change. You’ll learn about the causes of climate change, survey weather patterns, and examine the current threat of global climate change.

Questions? Please contact Stephen Tsikalas, PhD at stsikalas@ewu.edu.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Climate Change Certificate, Undergraduate

Scientists have been studying climate change for over two centuries. In the Climate Change Certificate program, students study the science of climate change. Includes learning about the causes of climate change, surveying weather patterns, and examining the current threat of global climate change.

Required Courses
GEOS 112THE EARTH'S SURFACE5
GEOS 113THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER5
Choose three from the following or with approval from the director15
HOT EARTH: PEOPLE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
THE EARTH THROUGH TIME
ENERGY/WATER NEXUS
INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY
RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
GEOMORPHOLOGY
DISASTERS
SENIOR CAPSTONE: WATER AND THE WEST, WATER RESOURCES IN ARID LANDS
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Total Credits25