Global Environmental Futures

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Go Beyond Environmental Studies

What does the future of our planet look like, and what can you do to shape it? The Certificate in Global Environmental Futures invites you to explore the world’s most pressing environmental challenges from multiple perspectives and think creatively about what comes next. Whether you’re an undergraduate looking to add a global environmental perspective to your primary degree or a graduate student ready to expand your expertise, this interdisciplinary certificate gives you the opportunity to connect environmental issues, people and solutions in meaningful ways. Build a broader understanding of our changing world and prepare to be part of creating a more sustainable future through the Haub School.

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About the Global Environmental Futures Program

The Certificate in Global Environmental Futures (GEF) brings together ecological, political and cultural perspectives to help you understand the environmental challenges shaping our world. This interdisciplinary program gives you the flexibility to explore global environmental issues alongside your major or graduate studies while building knowledge you can apply to the future of conservation, sustainability, environmental policy and more. With options for online and in-person learning, GEF can fit a variety of academic and professional goals.

 

Undergraduate Certificate

The undergraduate Global Environmental Futures Certificate is a flexible way to add a global environmental perspective to your existing degree. Complete 9 credits through a foundational course and electives from the Haub School’s diverse selection of field and international courses. You can explore topics and places beyond the traditional classroom, with opportunities to incorporate immersive field and global experiences into your studies. Whether you’re interested in conservation, sustainable tourism, environmental policy or international environmental work, GEF can complement your major and broaden your perspective.

 

Graduate Certificate

The graduate Global Environmental Future Certificate is designed for students and professionals who want to deepen their understanding of complex environmental challenges from an interdisciplinary, global perspective. The 9-credit program combines a foundational course with two electives, drawing from the Haub School’s varied field and international course offerings. The certificate can be completed fully online, making it a flexible option for working professionals and distance learners, and it can also stack into the online or in-person Master of Science in Environment, Natural Resources & Society (ENRS).

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Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Environmental challenges don’t fit neatly into one field, and neither does the Certificate in Global Environmental Futures program. Explore environmental issues through ecological, political, cultural and social perspectives, giving you a broader understanding of how people and the planet are connected. This interdisciplinary approach helps you think critically about complex global challenges and develop a more complete perspective on possible solutions.

 

Take your learning beyond the classroom and experience environmental issues firsthand. The GEF certificate offers opportunities to engage with diverse landscapes, communities and environmental challenges through field-based and international learning experiences. These immersive opportunities allow you to connect what you learn in your courses to real places and real-world environmental issues.

Field & Global Experiences

Wherever you are in your academic or professional journey, GEF offers a learning format that can work for you. Students can complete the certificate fully online, while students can also take advantage of in-person learning opportunities through the University of Wyoming's Haub School. Choose the format that best fits your goals, schedule and lifestyle.

 

Make the certificate your own by choosing courses that connect with your interests and goals. With a variety of electives and topics to explore, you can build a path that complements your major, graduate program or professional interests. Whether you’re passionate about conservation, sustainability, environmental policy, international issues or another area of environmental studies, Global Environmental Futures gives you room to follow what interests you most.

 

Learn from faculty who bring expertise, research and real-world experience to the study of environmental challenges. Haub School faculty work across disciplines and bring diverse perspectives to the classroom, helping students connect environmental concepts to the issues shaping communities and ecosystems around the world. With a focus on engaged learning, you’ll learn from professors who are actively contributing to the field.

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