Environmental Studies, Certificate
Use your voice and be an advocate where science and society meet. In this program, you tackle interdisciplinary challenges stemming from environmental injustices around the world.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2026. The previous name was Environmental Justice.
Certificate description
Environmental Studies undergraduate certificate description
In the certificate program in environmental studies, you prepare to advocate for solutions to current and future environmental challenges by critically assessing and evaluating the social and environmental issues at hand. By merging the social, scientific, historical and cultural aspects of environmental justice, you gain the ability to communicate with and for marginalized communities that disproportionately experience environmental hazards. By using scientific concepts and evidence-based cases, you work toward applying positive changes in all the communities you serve.
Why earn an environmental studies undergraduate certificate at ASU?
ASU's environmental studies certificate examines environmental challenges through the lens of justice, equity and community impact. You learn to combine scientific understanding with policy, communication and advocacy skills to create solutions that improve both environmental and human outcomes. Tackle climate change, pollution and environmental justice through an interdisciplinary approach connecting science, policy and society.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate in environmental justice consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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ENV 200 Introduction to Justice in the Environment
(CIVI)
or
IAS 200 Introduction to Justice in the Environment
(CIVI)
or
JHR 200 Introduction to Justice in the Environment
(CIVI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENV 201 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
(SUST)
or
BIO 130 Introduction to Environmental Science
(SCIT)
or
ENV 130 Introduction to Environmental Science
(SCIT)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Environmental Justice Electives | ||
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12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Enrollment requirements
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.
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Careers this environmental studies undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates with a certificate in environmental justice may be interested in careers such as:
- climate journalist
- environmental analyst
- environmental consultant
- environmental policy advisor
- sustainability specialist
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
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FAB N101
mnsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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