Certificate Programs
The Gund Institute for Ecological Economics offers graduate-level
training in the form of two Certificate Programs: Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecological Economics and Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecological Design.
Certificates of Graduate Study in Ecological Economics and Ecological Design connect the many different fields of study that their subject encompasses and provide students with an opportunity to venture beyond academia and into a new world of solution-oriented learning even as they continue their concentrated studies in a traditional discipline.
Two of the primary courses required for the Certificate in Ecological Economics are
currently up online. The primary goal of these courses is to provide full access to ecological economics content to students, the general public, and educators all over the world.
There are two ways to earn a Certificate of Graduate Study:
- Graduate students can earn a Certificate through a number of Master's and/or Doctoral degree programs at the University of Vermont.
- The Certificate can also be earned as a "stand-alone" certificate for Continuing Education students, who already have an appropriate Master's or Ph.D., or for qualified professionals with equivalent life experience. Applications will be reviewed by an appropriately identified group of faculty.
In these cases some of the courses are online courses, with plans to add more, and are highly recommended as they do not require physical access to the campus.
How To Apply
There are three ways to apply to the Certificate of Graduate Study programs:
- DUAL GRADUATE DEGREE / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM APPLICANTS: Applicants who are applying at the same time for both a regular graduate degree program and also for a Certificate of Graduate Study at UVM: Applicants should follow regular procedures for applying to the UVM Graduate College; see the Graduate College application web pages and information at: http://www.uvm.edu/~gradcoll/?Page=forms/appinstructions.html.
- CURRENT UVM DEGREE PROGRAM STUDENTS: Students who are currently admitted and enrolled in degree programs at UVM who wish to apply for a Certificate of Graduate Study: Students currently enrolled in Master’s or doctoral programs should complete the one-page Certificate Short Form Application that is posted on the Graduate College website under “Services, Forms, and Policies: Application Information.” Access this form at: http://www.uvm.edu/~gradcoll/CertificateApplicationCurrentStudents.pdf
- APPLICANTS TO CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMS ONLY: Applicants seeking to enroll only in a Certificate of Graduate Study program (and not to a graduate degree program): Persons who are not currently enrolled in a UVM graduate program, and who are not seeking to enroll in a Master's or doctoral UVM graduate program, but who are seeking admission to a Certificate of Graduate Study program, should follow regular on-line procedures for applying to the UVM Graduate College. These are described and can be accessed at: http://www.uvm.edu/~gradcoll/?Page=forms/appinstructions.html
This website will allow you to explore our Certificate Programs, navigating through resources to help answer any questions that you may have as a
prospective student or an existing Certificate student.
For answers to specific questions regarding either Certificate, please send us an email at
gundiee@uvm.edu or call 802-656-2906.
Undergraduate Programs
CDAE Green Building and Community Design Minor
New as of Spring 2008, The Green Building and Community Design minor consists of 18 credits, based on six 3-credit courses: one pre-requisite course in graphical communication; one course in each of four core areas: green buildings, renewable energy, green communities, and green landscapes; and a capstone course to integrate across these areas. Contact Gary Flomenhoft with specific questions at
gary.flo@uvm.edu.
For more information please go to
CDAE Minor: Green Building and Community Design.
