Online Graduate Certificate in Climate Science and Adaptation
About the Program
The online Graduate Certificate in Climate Science and Adaptation provides students with the knowledge and skillset to integrate climate change into their career.
Students will:
- Gain an understanding of the Earth’s physical and chemical climate system
- Learn about the relationships between climate, ecosystems, and humans
- Develop proficiency with climate analysis tools
- Strengthen professional skills including communication to diverse audiences, collaborative skills, and proposal development
This program was developed by the Climate Change Institute (CCI), one of the oldest climate research units in the United States.
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Curriculum
The coursework builds key knowledge areas including the physical science basis for climate change, climate-biosphere-society interactions and its impacts, and real-world applications.
Admissions
Careers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the overall employment in life, physical, and social science occupations is projected to grow 7% from 2021-2031 which is expected to result in about 98,700 new jobs over the next 10 years. The median annual wage was $72,740 in May 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760.
Faculty
The Climate Change Institute (CCI) faculty focus on innovative graduate education and interdisciplinary research involving both domestic and international exploration. Several of the CCI’s faculty were involved in the Maine Climate Council, a government initiative started in 2019 to craft the four-year climate plan “Maine Won’t Wait.” To learn more about the research conducted by CCI faculty, visit climatechange.umaine.edu/research.