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Environmental Humanities ,Certificate

Environmental Humanities, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Environmental Humanities

Culture, Global, Nature, Sustainability, earth

Explore the relationships between humans, nature and the environment, and be better prepared to engage in activities that lead to meaningful social and environmental change.
Description ▲

The environmental humanities certificate program is for students who are interested in humanities-based approaches to the current global environmental crisis, a vital area of study.

Courses are focused on the human relationship to the environment and the relationship between nature and culture. To gain practical experience, students also complete an internship in environmental activism, policy development, education or another pertinent area.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The environmental humanities certificate consists of 15 hours. At least 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level, with a minimum of six upper-division credit hours offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher is required in all courses taken for the certificate.
Required Course
ENG 367: Environmental Issues in Literature and Film or ENG 371: Rhetoric of the Environmental Movement or ENG 378: Environmental Creative Nonfiction (HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Internship or Independent Study
ENG 484: Environmental Humanities Certificate or ENG 499: Individualized Instruction or EVE 452: Environmental Investigation and Remediation Design
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Students majoring in environmental engineering are encouraged to take EVE 452 to fulfill this requirement.
Electives
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Other courses may be used by approval of an academic advisor in the Department of English.
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

Requests to declare this certificate are reviewed by the academic advisor in the academic unit offering the certificate. Students may be contacted to discuss the certificate before it is added to their record.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Produce analytic writing about environmental issues that meets or exceeds standards in the field.
  • Engage critically with writing and group oral discussion assignments, and with up-to-date scholarly or creative environmental humanities texts.
  • Present team-prepared oral presentations on the cultural elements of an environmental challenge they are studying in order to prepare to learn teamwork and how to present pressing issues accessibly to the public.
Career opportunities▲

Graduates with this certificate have gained a multidisciplinary knowledge base and practical skill set that enable them to enact social and environmental change. They are well prepared for careers in sustainability, environmental science and public policy, and they are better equipped to implement environmentally responsible practices in their own lives.
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What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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