As the world’s population increases and technological advances accelerate, demands for natural resources and energy continue to threaten Earth’s physical and ecological systems. Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals' Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability graduate certificate program provides valuable knowledge to engineers, scientists, and managers to design and implement solutions to these environmental, social, and economic challenges. The program provides students with the expertise needed to enter or advance in public and private sector roles related to energy, sustainability, and climate. Students gain advanced knowledge in areas such as climate change, energy planning, alternative energy technologies, transportation innovation to curtail atmospheric pollution, sustainable development, next generation buildings, air resources management, pollution control technologies, and related public health considerations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants who are interested in taking graduate-level courses, but not necessarily interested in pursuing a full master’s degree, would be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability as long as they satisfy the requirements for admission for the Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability Master's degree program.
Admitted students have typically earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in the latter half of their undergraduate studies. Significant relevant work experience or a graduate degree in a relevant technical discipline may be considered in lieu of meeting the GPA requirement.
If the student should decide to pursue the full master’s degree, all courses will apply to the master’s degree provided they meet program requirements and fall within a five-year time limit.
Program Requirements
- Five courses must be completed within five years.
- Minimum of three (3) courses from your designated program area (minimum 9 credits):
- Maximum of two (2) elective courses (maximum 6 credits) from any of the four environmental program areas (575.xxx), subject to prerequisite restrictions:
- Only one grade of C+, C, or C- can count toward the graduate certificate.
- Program chair approval is required for any deviation from this program and requisites specified in the student’s admission letter.