This graduate certificate is designed to prepare students for the dynamic, evolving landscape of climate and sustainability policy. Interest in the area of climate and sustainability policy is expanding rapidly among graduate students in multiple programs throughout Northeastern and among professionals who may be considering graduate coursework at Northeastern. This certificate provides students from multiple backgrounds an option for gaining interdisciplinary skills and perspectives in climate and sustainability policy. Given the growing need in every organization, including private sector, public sector, and nonprofits, for professionals with knowledge and training in how to respond to the rapidly changing policy and regulatory frameworks in climate and sustainability, this certificate is open to JD, master's, and PhD students throughout the university. Students not presently enrolled in a Northeastern University degree program are also welcome to apply for admission to this graduate certificate program.
Academic Standing/Progress
Students in the program are monitored for academic progress. Those students whose grade-point average (GPA) falls below a 3.000 are notified by and meet with the director of academic programs. They are counseled that if their GPA does not rise to a 3.000 or higher, they run the risk of not graduating and are advised on strategies for improvement. For all other matters, please see the University-wide Academic Policies and Procedures.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Environmental Science and Policy Seminar 1 | |
| 8 |
| Ecological Economics | |
| Energy Democracy and Climate Justice: Technology, Policy, and Social Change | |
| International Environmental Policy | |
| Food Systems and Public Policy | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
12 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
