Sustainability

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Academic Certificate (AC) in Sustainability is interdisciplinary and builds a strong academic expertise within a student's desired focus area of Sustainability. The focus areas are established within and among the foundational pillars of Sustainability (social - environmental - economic).

Details

Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Academic Plan Code
6240N
Total credits required
15 - 18
Catalog Year
2019 - 2020
What You'll Learn
  1. Explore the sustainable interaction between human and natural systems.
  2. Analyze the concept of sustainable development within local, regional, and global contexts.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Chief Sustainability Officers
$150,990
Compliance Managers
$121,290
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$66,390
Sustainability Specialists
$76,990

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SOS110 Sustainable World SB, SCB 3
SOS111 Sustainable Cities AHM, G, HU, SB 3
RE Restricted Elective 3–4
RE Restricted Elective 3–4
RE Restricted Elective 3–4

Restricted Electives

Students must select three focus area classes.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ASM104 Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution NSI, SB, SG 4
BIO105 Environmental Biology NSI, SQ 4
CHM107 and
CHM107LL		 Chemistry and Society and Chemistry and Society Laboratory NSI in combo w/ CHM107LL; and NSI in combo w/ CHM107; 4
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication C, G, SB, SCB 3
FON135 Sustainable Cooking 3
ECN212 Microeconomic Principles SB, SCB 3
EPS150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3
ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science NSI, SQ 4
GLG110 and
GLG111		 Geological Disasters and the Environment and Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab NSI in combo w/ GLG111; and NSI in combo w/ GLG110; 4
GPH113 Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards NSI, SQ 4
PHI216 Environmental Ethics HU 3
PSY132 Psychology and Culture C, G, SB, SCB 3
SBU200 Society and Business G, SB, SCB 3
SOS100 Introduction to Sustainability G, SCB 3

Courses Not Currently Offered

Chandler-Gilbert Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
EPS150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale
FON135 Sustainable Cooking Rio Salado
GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado
GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado
SOS100 Introduction to Sustainability Glendale, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado
Course Area Key
  • AHM = Arts and Humanities
  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • G = Global Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
  • NSI = Natural Sciences
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • SG = Natural Sciences General
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Official Curriculum Documentation
View catalog page
Catalog page: https://cgc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/6240N-CGC08
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.