Climate change

Certificate, graduate

University of Idaho Earth and Spatial Sciences assistant professor Meng Zhao studies how trees use water in relationship to how much water is available to human beings in relationship with climate change. Here, he is demonstrating a Sand and Gravel ground water Simulator.

Advance your climate expertise

Earn your graduate certificate in climate change and gain advanced knowledge of climate systems and their impacts. This 12-credit program begins with an in-depth study of global climate change and includes three electives focused on topics such as climate ecology, mitigation, societal resilience, water-energy systems, glaciology and tree-ring science.

Ideal for professionals and current graduate students in environmental science, geography, resource management or policy fields, this certificate strengthens your ability to design, evaluate and lead climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Overview

College:

College of Science

Duration:

12 credits

Locations:

Moscow

Elevate your climate leadership

Application information

Applicants for the graduate certificate in climate change program must meet the minimum graduate admission requirements.

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

Contact information

Earth and Spatial Sciences department contact: Alistair Smith; alistair@uidaho.edu

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001

Costs, funding and research

Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.

For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.

Degree fit

This certificate could be a good fit if you:

Are pursuing or have a graduate degree in environmental science, geography, policy or a related discipline.
Want advanced skills in adaptation, mitigation and communication of climate solutions.
Aim to deepen expertise in water‑energy‑climate systems, ecological resilience or resource planning.

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