Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development

Lehigh University

Date Posted: June 10, 2022
Submitted by: Lillian Makhoul
Sustainability Topic: Curriculum
Content Type: Academic Programs
Program Type: Graduate Certificate/Diploma

Description

This certificate offers a credential in sustainable development for individuals with backgrounds in various science, business, engineering, social science and humanities fields who wish to understand the theory and practice sustainable development. Required and elective courses consider the feasibility of and best practices for rationalizing urbanization, ensuring people’s economic well-being, addressing environmental quality and reliance on non-renewable resources, and encouraging social inclusion and equitable growth. The certificate can be preparation for further studies in sustainable development or for professional positions.