The online Graduate Certificate in Climate Science & Adaptation provides students with the content knowledge and skill set to integrate climate change into their profession. Core graduate-level coursework targets knowledge areas that provide students with the physical science basis for climate change, integration of diverse disciplines to examine the intersecting impacts of climate change to the biosphere and society, and practical application of the content. In this program, students will:

1) Gain an understanding of Earth’s physical and chemical climate system.

2) Gain an understanding of the relationships among climate, ecosystems, and humans.

3) Develop basic proficiency with climate analysis tools.

4) Strengthen professional skills in interdisciplinary science, including communication to diverse audiences, collaborative skills, and proposal development.