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Sustainability is a forward looking multi-disciplinary perspective that addresses both current and long-term economic, social, and environmental relations and concerns. It refers to the studied and planned use of human and non-human resources, with the goal of providing for future generations while maintaining quality of life today.

The online Sustainability Studies Certificate Program helps students gain an understanding of the theory and practice of sustainability. Students must complete 12 undergraduate credits to be eligible for certificate completion. This program is available for both full time students and working professionals. Courses taken in this certificate program can lead towards a minor in Sustainability Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.  Sustainability Studies looks to discover and examine humanity's philosophies and practices, past and present, as they relate to the natural and social world, and consider what new or alternative philosophies and practices might be capable of providing a sustainable, balanced, and ethical future for the planet and its inhabitants.

This Certificate requires completion of four courses: Principles of Sustainability and three electives. Elective courses include:
 
•    Sustainable Living
•    Environmental Law
•    Environmental Policy
•    The Politics of Everyday Things
•    Climate Change
•    The Environmental Effects of Globalization
•    Human Ecology
•    Environmental Measures and Models
•    Planning Sustainable Communities
•    Marine Law and Policy

Program Highlights:

•    First - Rate Faculty
•    Flexibility and Convenience
•    Classes transferable to many different programs

Learn more about this program:
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

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Registration is administered through Professional and Continuing Education at UMass Dartmouth. Payment is due upon registration. Please see Fee Schedule below.

Type of Fee	Amount
Tuition & Fees per course	$741
College Fee per semester	$33-87
Total for a three credit course***	$774-$828

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* Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course

The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Did you know?

University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:

• UMassOnline Awarded ‘Public Sector of the Year’ by Mass Technology Leadership Council , 2008
  
• Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program, UMass Lowell’s Online Graduate Behavioral Intervention in Autism Program, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• ‘Excellence in Online Teaching’ Award, Dr. Jeannette E. Riley, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• 21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
  
• Program of Excellence, University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)-Journalism Certificate
  
• Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Teaching, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
  
• 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports
  
• Ranked 45th Best University System in the World - London Times
  
• Excellence in Distance Teaching Education - United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.

1. Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth school code number 002210.
2. For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Umass Dartmouth Financial Aid Office at (508) 999-8632 or at financialaid@umassd.edu.

   Tips:

   • Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
   • When you register for classes, please contact the Professional and Continuing Education at UMass Dartmouth at (508) 990-1160 to let them know you that you have applied/are applying for financial aid. Also, it is in your best interest to register for your classes either by phone or fax ((508)990-1160ph; (617) 287-7902). You can download the registration form here. If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, you can register online.

   Contact:

   For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at (508) 999-8632 or at financialaid@umassd.edu.