Certificate in Sustainability - Christopher Newport University

Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability

The purpose of this certificate is to introduce students to the foundational skills and competencies needed to address today’s pressing environmental, economic, and social sustainability challenges, including:

  • Sea level rise and flooding
  • Coastal erosion and wetland loss
  • Transportation and infrastructure vulnerability

Through coursework and applied learning, students will:

  • Gain tools for sustainability assessment and evaluation
  • Explore solutions that promote sustainable practices and policies
  • Connect academic learning with real-world, community-based experiences
  • Develop the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to help organizations operate more sustainably

The certificate is open to students in all majors who are interested in building applied skills that complement their degree and prepare them for careers or graduate study in sustainability-related fields.

To express your interest and receive more details, please complete this short sign-up form.

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