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Certificate in Sustainability

Sustainability leadership has become a social, moral, and economic imperative that transcends disciplinary boundaries. John Cabot University aims to engage all its stakeholders — students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners — in building a community that is knowledgeable, informed, and committed to sustainable development.

To support this mission, we have created the Certificate in Sustainability, offering students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of sustainability challenges while applying their knowledge and creativity to real-world, impact-driven initiatives.

The Certificate is open to all students, from any major or academic background.

STRUCTURE

Students can earn the Certificate in Sustainability by completing one of the two following tracks:

Track 1: Triggering Change Program
Complete the full Triggering Change program, including all related activities and requirements. Learn more about Triggering Change.

Track 2: Academics + Engagement Track

1. Academics
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the list below:

  • BUS 220 Business Communications
  • BUS 320 Public Relations
  • CMS 323 Media and the Environment
  • CMS 345 Ecocinema: Environmentalism and Film
  • DJRN 380 Writing for Advocacy: Climate Crisis
  • NS 202 Global Warming
  • NS 220 Food and Agriculture
  • NS 290 Science and Urban Ecology

2. Exposure to Current Issues in Sustainability
Attend at least three sustainability-related events, workshops, or site visits organized or sponsored by the JCU Alumni Sustainability Hub or the Institute for Entrepreneurship.

Submit a 1,500-character reflection report for each event via the final online application. The updated list of events can be found on the Sustainability Happenings webpage and on the JCU Public Calendar webpage.

3. Experiential Learning
Complete at least one of the following activities:

  • Join JCU Enactus and actively contribute to a sustainability-related project;
  • Become an active member of the Grassroots Club;
  • Develop a special project or research paper in collaboration with the JCU Alumni Sustainability Hub;
  • Participate in the UN Climate Change Conference;
  • Participate in the No-Code App Solutions workshop (for more details, reach out to [email protected]);
  • Serve as a liaison officer with the JCU Alumni Sustainability Hub for one semester.

BENEFITS

Students who successfully complete the program will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of current sustainability issues;
  • Interact with practitioners and scholars working in sustainability;
  • Apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems;
  • Demonstrate their commitment to sustainability with a recognized academic credential on their resume.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Once all three requirements have been fulfilled, students may apply for the certificate by completing the online application form.

All requirements should be completed within one semester.

Application deadline: two weeks before the end of the Fall or Spring semester.

For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].