The certificate in Global Environmental Affairs provides students with opportunities to personalize undergraduate learning across disciplinary lines and to deepen student engagement with world problems. The certificate includes both formal coursework and a 3-credit off-campus experiential component. This experiential learning component may be completed through internship, study abroad or CU in DC. This requirement not only enriches the students' educational experience through applied learning and fieldwork, but it also helps students demonstrate their skills and experience as they prepare for graduation and the job market.
The certificate in global environmental affairs is offered jointly by the Program in International Affairs (IAFS) and the Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS). This certificate is open to all majors at CU Boulder, and it draws upon courses and interdisciplinary expertise in both IAFS and ENVS to link and develop knowledge of global environmental policies and practices. For IAFS and ENVS students, it will provide additional value for the two interdisciplinary majors.
For more information and to apply, contact GEAcertificate@colorado.edu.
Requirements
Program Requirements
The certificate requires 19–20 credits, depending on the courses chosen. All credit hours must be completed with grades of C- or better and an overall GPA of 2.50. None of the required hours may be taken pass/fail.For more details and application information, see the International Affairs Program website.
Program Tracks
Track 1: ENVS Majors
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Course | ||
| IAFS 1000 | Global Issues and International Affairs | 4 |
| Data Analysis Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Data Analysis for Global Environmental Affairs | ||
| Ecosystem Ecology | ||
| Quantitative Research Methods | ||
| Experiential Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following (courses and internships must have clear environmental content): | 3 | |
| Internship | ||
Study abroad class | ||
The Washington Center class | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Special Topics in Environmental Studies (approved sections for the certificate) | ||
| Capstone: Critical Thinking in Environmental Studies (approved sections for the certificate) | ||
| International Economics and Policy | ||
| Economic Development and Policy | ||
| Special Topics in International Affairs (approved sections for certificate) | ||
| Global Development | ||
| Critical Thinking in Development | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
Track 2: IAFS Majors
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Course | ||
| ENVS 1000 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Data Analysis Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Data Analysis for Global Environmental Affairs | ||
| Ecosystem Ecology | ||
| Quantitative Research Methods | ||
| Experiential Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following (courses and internships must have clear environmental content): | 3 | |
| Internship in International Affairs | ||
Study abroad class | ||
The Washington Center class | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Special Topics in Environmental Studies (approved sections for the certificate) | ||
| Energy and the Environment | ||
| Energy and Climate Change: An Interdisciplinary Approach | ||
| Intermediate Environmental Problem Analysis: Topical Cornerstones | ||
| Energy Policy and Society | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
Track 3: All Other Majors
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Courses | ||
| IAFS 1000 | Global Issues and International Affairs | 4 |
| ENVS 1000 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Data Analysis Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Data Analysis for Global Environmental Affairs | ||
| Ecosystem Ecology | ||
| Quantitative Research Methods | ||
| Experiential Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following (courses and internships must have clear environmental content): | 3 | |
| Internship (or other internship class) | ||
Study abroad class | ||
The Washington Center class | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the elective list of Track 1 or Track 2. | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |