Certificate in Global Environmental Affairs

Our students become astute observers of global environmental policies and practices and enjoy careers in government, private industry, international organizations, and in nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations.

The certificate in global environmental affairs links and develops knowledge of global environmental policies and practices. From climate change to industrial needs, be at the heart of conservation with an understanding of economic factors. Our students enrich their educational experience through applied learning and fieldwork, which also prepare them for career success after graduation.

  • Grow leadership skills in policy-related matters
  • Understand multiple layers of environmental affairs issues
  • Gain team-oriented strategic ability to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental problems

The university ranks #3 in the world in Earth and environmental sciences

(Center for World University Rankings, 2018)

Gain experiential learning opportunities through internships, Education Abroad or CU in D.C.

Learn from experts from two programs—the International Affairs Program and the Environmental Studies Program—to deepen your understanding of and engagement with world problems

Be successful.

Be prepared to meet the needs of society by applying your global perspective of conservation and the environment to a variety of careers.

 

Environmental manager, policymaker, environmental consultant, environmental planner are common opportunities to apply this certificate

 

Work for the government, private industry, international organizations, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, or prepare for a graduate degree to work in the international environmental field

 

Participate in fieldwork that you can apply to your career

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the certificate, students must complete a minimum of 19 credit hours. The certificate is open to all majors at CU Boulder and includes both formal coursework and a 3-credit off-campus experiential component. 

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their research, and get the most out of their experience.

Be inspired.

The international affairs program has an extensive list of alumni who have worked in fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Mary Ann Casey

('70)
Former U.S. ambassador to Algeria and Tunisia, and an honorary member of the International Affairs Advisory Board at CU Boulder.

Steve McCarthy

('80)
Chairman and CEO of Além International, an experiential marketer, creator and producer of special events. He has consulted on, developed, or coordinated and executed the torch relays for every Olympic Games since 1996.

Scott Renner

('86)
Consul general at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and member of the International Affairs Advisory Board at CU Boulder.

Kelly Bendelow

('08)
Protection officer and head of office stationed in Aruba and Curacao with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She started with UNHCR in 2009 as a resettlement intern.