Program Overview

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Introduction to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Climate Hazards

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Climate Hazards is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to tackle the pressing environmental challenges of our time. This dynamic program offers a thorough exploration of climate processes, related hazards, widespread impacts, and innovative strategies for both mitigation and fostering community resilience.

Program Overview

The certificate is tailored for individuals passionate about addressing climate change, and it is ideal for those pursuing careers in parks and recreation, K-12 education, environmental consulting, water and natural resource management, and roles within government agencies such as environmental and natural resources management departments.

Program Highlights

• In-state tuition for all students.
• Completely online.
• 15 credit hours (5 courses)
• All courses offered at the Graduate level
• Application Deadlines:
  • Fall semester – August 1
  • Spring semester – December 1
  • Summer semester - May 1

Tuition & Fees

Tuition per credit hour | $581.00
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Instructional Support Fee per credit hour | $25.00
Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply.

Program Structure

The Climate Hazards certificate consists of 15 credit hours. To be awarded the certificate, students must complete all five program courses with a grade of B or higher.

Major Required Courses (15 Hours)

• GR 8633 | Climate Change | 3
• GR 6643 | Physical Meteorology and Climatology I | 3
• GR 6613 | Applied Climatology | 3
• GR 8833 | Weather and Society | 3
• GR 8813 | Advanced Hazards and Disasters | 3

Courses

GR 6613 Applied Climatology

3 hours. (Prerequisites: GR 1603) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Problem-solving in today's world in topics such as bioclimatology, agricultural climatology, and land use climatology.

GR 6643 Physical Meteorology and Climatology I

3 hours. (Prerequisite: GR 1604 and MA 1323). Three hours lecture. An investigation of the physical aspects of Earth's climate, including interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and land surface, and how they are affected by climate variability and change.

GR 8633 Climate Change

3 hours. Three hours lecture. In-depth examination of changes in earth's climate through time. Focus is placed on the causes, measurement, implications, and complexity of climate change.

GR 8813 Advanced Hazards and Disasters

3 hours. Three hours lecture. Advanced study of the processes, distribution, and impacts of hazards and disasters.

GR 8833 Weather and Society

3 hours. Three hours lecture. Study of the role of weather in and on society through readings, discussion, and research.

Admissions Process

Applications for the degree programs are reviewed three times a year. The application deadlines for those semesters are as follows:

• Fall Semester – August 1
• Spring Semester – December 1
• Summer semester - May 1

Graduate Admissions

1. Submit an online application.
2. One official transcript showing bachelor's degree or progress toward degree.
3. One official transcript showing ALL work after bachelor's degree.
4. Payment of a non-refundable application processing fee.

Academic Advising

Upon gaining admission to the university, students must contact their academic advisor to determine the courses most appropriate to take. Before the upcoming semester, the advisor will send an email to the student's university email account, making course recommendations based on their program of study.