Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Management and Policy at Pennsylvania State University

The graduate certificate in Sustainability Management and Policy is designed specifically for current and aspiring practitioners who seek advanced skills for advancing sustainability practice. The program is offered by the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering through Penn State's World Campus.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward the Master of Professional Studies in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems (RESS) if the student has earned a B- or better in each course, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit. Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the M.P.S. in RESS must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the RESS graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.

1. SUSTAINABILITY: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of sustainability and apply various methods for assessing sustainability indicators.
2. ANALYSIS: Students will be able to analyze market and non-market conditions for renewable energy enterprise and sustainable technology or product development.
3. COMMUNICATION: Students will be able to identify and communicate key policy features for renewable energy and sustainability pathways.
4. SYSTEMS THINKING: Students will be able to address and assess key features of coupled human-environment systems.