Certificate in Sustainability

Certificate in Sustainability Sustainable businesses address the triple bottom line (TBL or 3BL): economic, environmental, and social issues and considerations. Through sustainability education, you can learn how to meet the triple bottom line. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education has an unique certificate program with courses that examine the way social, environmental, and economic concerns are integrated into values and strategy, thereby establishing better practices and products, creating wealth, and improving well-being for current and future generations. Sustainability Overview The world is facing unprecedented sustainability challenges. At the global level, half the world is living on less than $2 a day, and 20% of the global population is consuming 86% of the world’s goods. In Canada, food banks are struggling to meet the needs of urban poor; climate change and our energy needs are front page news; and clashes over resource use are common. To address these concerns, governments, businesses, non-profits, and others are now integrating environmental, social, and economic perspectives into their decisionmaking and actions. The Certificate in Sustainability has been developed by Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education to meet the needs of our environment and communities. theoretical frameworks for understanding how society addresses sustainability issues, and the second required course uses these frameworks to examine the issues society faces today. The third required course is a unique capstone course where learners have the opportunity to integrate competencies and knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum. Through three elective courses in specialized streams of Natural Environment, Urban Environment, and Socioeconomics of Sustainability, learners will be equipped with specific knowledge pertinent to their personal goals or professional interests. Admission Requirements Applicants must complete an application for admission form, be approved by the academic coordinator, and meet one of the following criteria: • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field with a GPA of 2.0, or equivalent OR • A post-secondary diploma with a GPA of 2.0, or equivalent, AND two years of professional experience in a relevant field OR • A relevant post-secondary certificate with a GPA of 2.0, or equivalent, AND three years of professional practice in a relevant field Who should register in the Certificate in Sustainability? • Individuals with a degree, diploma, or certificate (in economics, commerce, ecology, geography, engineering, architecture, sociology, or similar) who would like to acquire knowledge in sustainability. • Mid-career professionals who wish to better understand how to apply sustainability concepts to their organizations, and those wishing to introduce sustainability features into their community. Certificate Registration Note: In advance of the Fall 2009 introduction of the Certificate in Sustainability, Ryerson is pleased to offer two required courses: CKSS 100 in Winter 2009 and CKSS 101 in Spring 2009. Program Design The certificate consists of six courses: three required and three electives. The first required course provides conceptual and • Fundamentals in Sustainability I (CKSS 100) • Fundamentals in Sustainability II (CKSS 101) • Capstone Experiential Learning Course (CKSS 102) Why study with The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education? Ryerson University’s Chang School is Canada’s leading provider of university-based continuing education for adults, with annual enrollments exceeding 67,700. Electives Students select a total of three electives from one or more of the three streams: Natural Environment • Hazardous Waste Management (CKES 123) • Applied Ecology (CKES 130) • Environmental Management Practice (CKES 140) • Environmental Assessment (CKES 150) Urban Environment • Building Science for Architectural Preservation and Conservation (CKAR 601) • Architectural and Preservation Techniques (CKAR 610) • Ecology and Sustainable Landscapes (CKLA 400) • The Making and Meaning of Landscapes (CKLA 430) • Landscape Restoration (CKLA 450) • Understanding Urban Agriculture (CVFN 410) Socioeconomics of Sustainability • Economics and Natural Resources (CECN 502) • Environmental Economics (CECN 510) • Food Policy and Programs for Food Security (CFNY 404) • Community Development and Food Security (CFNY 407) Emerging Opportunities in Sustainability • • • • • • Land Development and Design Consulting Non-Profits and Research Organizations Government (all levels) Energy Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability • Conservation and Environmental Protection • Urban Agriculture Ready to Enroll? To enroll in a sustainability course, or to register in the Certificate in Sustainability, visit www.ryerson.ca/ce/sustain to obtain the application for admission form. For More Information For specific program and course information, please visit www.ryerson.ca/ce/sustain or contact Peter Monkhouse, Program Director, Engineering, Architecture, and Science. Phone: 416.979.5000, ext. 6672 E-mail: peter.monkhouse@ryerson.ca To discover where learning can lead you, and for admission, registration, and scheduling details, contact a Chang School Information and Program Support Representative. Phone: 416.979.5035 E-mail: ce@ryerson.ca Certificate in Sustainability www.ryerson.ca/ce/sustain Required Courses The three electives can be taken from one area, or multiple areas depending on the student’s personal goals and professional interests.