Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Development
Simon Fraser University
Year Founded: Jan. 1, 1989
Date Posted: Feb. 25, 2016
Submitted by: Monika Urbanski
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Sustainability Studies & Science
Tags:
Program Type: Undergraduate Certificate/Diploma
Completion: 1 year, or as part of a 4 year bachelors
Distance: Both
Commitment: Both
Description
The SCD certificate combines theory with practice. Certificate students gain a broad knowledge base while applying concepts and practices taught by top professionals in the field. Guest speakers, group work, problem solving and communication skill development are features of all SCD courses. The SFU SCD Certificate program can supplement any major and minor combination, offering a new perspective and practical enhancement to any degree. The Certificate can be completed within an undergraduate degree at no extra cost because SCD courses can be used to meet both lower and upper breadth requirements for a degree.