Academic Requirements

  • Intro to Climate Leadership: 1-credit place-based weekend orientation, spring quarter.
  • 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, 3 internship credits with professional development forums.
  • Campus Sustainability Planning Studio (UEPP 471 – 3 credits)
  • A closing weekend course (SUST497 – 1 credit)

Timeline

Spring 2027Summer 2027Fall 2027

Intro to Climate Leadership: 1-credit based weekend orientation

Sustainability Leadership (SUST 408 – 4 credits)

Practicum

Summer professional development forums (498b – 3 internship credits)

Campus Sustainability Planning Studio (SUST 471 – 4 credits)

Closing weekend: SUST497 – 1 credit