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The Sustainable practices certificate

The Sustainable Practices Certificate offers participants the opportunity to create meaningful, enduring change in their workplace, community and personal lives. In addition to learning about important concepts of sustainability, participants gain practical and applicable skills while working closely with businesses, government and non-profits in the Bay Area.

Through this educational certificate program, graduates have transitioned to rewarding careers in sustainability, have taken their businesses to new levels and have discovered innovative ways to contribute to their communities.

The next cohort, begins September 8th, 2012.  See Course Schedule for details.

 

Information Session

Please join our staff and faculty to learn more about the Certificate Program:

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dominican Campus

Please use the form to the right to RSVP and specify in the comments section that you would like to attend the upcoming Info Session

Directions to campus and maps

 

Who should take this program?

  • Professionals who want to learn sustainability principles to differentiate themselves in the job market
  • Business owners that want to adopt new practices in their organizations
  • Policy makers, community leaders, activists, and advocates

  • People seeking a career change to make a positive difference in the environment and beyond

  • Educators, parents, and school administrators

  • Seekers of personal enrichment and active retirees, looking to become more active in sustainable issues

  • Dominican undergraduate students enrolled in Pathways or Humanities undergraduate programs

    

Dominican Courses

"Participating in the Sustainable Practices Certificate Program has been like the Big Bang in terms of exponentially expanding my personal understanding of the breadth and interrelationships surrounding sustainability issues. The program has given me perspectives and tools to be a change agent in my organization, my community and my home."

—Bob Brown, Community Development Director, City of San Rafael

Participants take two courses specifically developed by experienced professionals in sustainability. These courses include: Foundations in Sustainability and Sustainable Practices for Business & Community. Both classes take place on Dominican University campus.

The classes meet on Saturdays. (see "Course Schedule and Registration" for the specific schedule). The Dominican courses fulfill six units of the 15-units required for the certificate.

Electives

Electives provide the opportunity for the student to focus on their interests and develop a specialization.  These electives are offered by local organizations and institutions that regularly conduct workshops, seminars, training and professional development courses in a broad range of topics. Beginning in spring 2012,  Dominican will offer unique electives in entrepreneurship for both businesses and non-profits.

We work with students to identify areas to develop their skills and knowledge, so that the student has a plan and is able to meet their professional or personal goals.  Examples of areas in which students can specialize include: Green Building/LEED, Energy Efficiency, Wast Management, Education and Capacity Building and Advocacy.

Students complete six units of electives towards the 15 units total units required for the Certificate.

 

Capstone Project or Service-Learning Practicum Internship

Finally, a capstone project, ensures that students use their acquired knowledge and skills through practical application. Projects or internships allows students to implement what they have learned and get hands-on experience. The three units earned in the project/internship complete the certificate unit requirements.

Learn more about the Electives, Internship, and the Capstone Project.

Key Features

"This course challenged me to critically examine the products I consume and how my decisions influence future generations."

—Yvonne Roberts, Whistlestop Wheels, San Rafael

  • Affordable and Relatively Quick
    The cost and time commitment to complete this Certificate program is significantly less than would be required to obtain an Associate, Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Science/Studies or related field..
  • Practical Learning Opportunity
    As a part of the coursework, students will have the opportunity to complete a capstone project that will allow them to apply their new skills and knowledge to real-world projects, enabling them to make a meaningful contribution to community, the environment as well as to their companies or professions.
  • Diverse Applications
    There are many ways in which this program can provide benefit for participants:  employment, self-enrichment, networking, leadership, mentoring, and more.

 

Questions?

Read our FAQs.

Contact Vanessa Fincher
415-458-3712 or certificate@dominican.edu