Program Overview
The Environmental Economics Certificate program offers a comprehensive understanding of environmental economics principles. Students select two courses from a range of options, including Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, and Benefit-Cost Analysis. They then choose one additional course from Energy Economics, The Economics of Climate Change, or Applied Environmental Economics. This program provides a solid foundation for careers in environmental policy, resource management, and sustainability.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Environmental Economics Certificate program comprises three courses (9 credits), structured as follows: Select two courses from the following (if all three courses are taken, the third course counts as an elective):
- ECON 3240: Environmental Economics
- ECON 3270: Natural Resource Economics (WAC) Select one course from the following:
- ECON 4280: Energy Economics
- ECON 3260: The Economics of Climate Change
- ECON 4240: Applied Environmental Economics