Climate change
Certificate, undergraduate
Build a foundation for climate solutions
Earn your undergraduate certificate in climate change and explore how Earth’s climate systems affect ecosystems, communities and public policy. You’ll study both the scientific foundations and human dimensions of climate change, gaining the tools to analyze environmental challenges and support sustainable solutions.
This 12-credit certificate adds depth to majors such as geography, environmental science and natural resource management. It also prepares you for careers in sustainability, community resilience and environmental policy — fields where climate literacy is in high demand.
Overview
Get climate-ready now
Degree fit
This certificate could be a good fit if you:
- Want a foundational understanding of climate science and its ecological and societal impacts.
- Seek hands-on learning through core and elective coursework.
- Aim for a career in climate resilience, sustainability, environmental policy or public engagement.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,279 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Compliance Managers
$97,252 - Recycling Coordinators
$64,955 - Financial Sales Agents
$71,286 - Chief Sustainability Officers
$192,274 - Forest and Conservation Workers
$40,790
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- Environmental Science Club
- Conservation and Environment Club
- Vandal Clean Energy Club (VCEC)
- EcoVandals
- Student Sustainability Cooperative (SSC)
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.