Certificate Program in Climate and Health
Category : Student Opportunities
The Certificate in Climate and Health is designed to prepare students to make strong contributions to climate change research, policy, and/or practice. Through coursework and an Integrative Learning Experience (thesis or capstone), students will develop the skills and expertise to be competitive for challenging climate-related careers and/or to pursue a doctoral degree in the field. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue a climate-related Applied Practical Experience (practicum).
This is a self-guided certificate program available to degree seeking masters students in the Rollins School of Public Health. Students are encouraged to talk with their academic advisor about the feasibility of fitting the certificate requirements into their program.
Course Requirements
- Two cornerstone courses -EH/GH 582: Global Climate Change: Health Impacts and Response; EH 586: Advanced Seminar in Climate Change and Health
- Two climate-related elective courses (4 credits)
Thesis and Capstone Requirements
- Thesis and Capstone Requirements: Students must complete a climate-related thesis or capstone.
Applied Practice Experience
- Climate-related Applied Practice Experience is strongly encouraged but not required.
Eligibility
- Degree-seeking 1st and 2nd year masters students at RSPH
Learn more here!
Complete this form to tell us you’re interested.
Questions? Contact Ariadne Swichtenberg: ariadne [dot] s [at] emory [dot] edu
