Academic Requirements
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- Intro to Climate Leadership: 1-credit place-based weekend orientation, dates and location to be announced.
- The orientation will introduce key concepts in leadership, climate science, and sustainability principles, and will provide a space for building community within the cohort.
- Sustainability Leadership (SUST 408 – 4 credits)
- 10-week practicum/internship; 220-240 hours total (up to 8 optional internship credits are available for most positions but are not required)
- Campus Sustainability Planning Studio (UEPP 471 – 3 credits)
- Project-based independent study (4-8 credits)
- Senior project and professional skills course
Timeline
| Winter 2025/26 | Spring 2025/26 | Summer 2025/26 | Fall 2025/26 | Winter 2026/27 | Spring 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Climate Leadership: 1-credit place-based weekend orientation, dates and location to be announced | Sustainability Leadership (SUST 408 – 4 credits) | Campus Sustainability Planning Studio (SUST 471 – 3 credits) (if practicum placement is in the Methow Valley) Practicum Summer community forums Practicum orientations (one weekend in Bellingham between spring and summer quarters, one weekend in Methow Valley in mid-summer, dates to be announced) | Campus Sustainability Planning Studio (SUST 471 –3 credits) (if practicum placement is in Whatcom County) | Project-based Independent Study (2 credits): Final project and professional skills course (course number will be sent out) | Project-based Independent Study (2 credits): Final Project Presentation project and professional skills course (course number will be sent out) |