Social Dimensions of Climate Change

Overview

Are you ready to tackle the most significant challenge of our time? Explore the Social Dimensions of Climate Change with our Micro Certificate Program at Utah State University! 

To be equipped to address the multi-faceted, multi-scalar issue of climate change, students, regardless of the career path they choose, need an understanding of both the social and natural dimensions of this socio-environmental issue. Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. It has social drivers and social impacts, which are characterized by inequality from the local to the global scale

This micro certificate in Social Dimensions of Climate Change prepares students, including and especially those not focusing on environment and society relationships with their major area of study, to understand and address in their personal and professional lives some of the myriad aspects of climate change, a challenge many deem to be the greatest of our time. Students learn about social science theories and methods related to studying this issue and gain some background knowledge on natural science components.

Tailored for all career paths, students will explore sociological and natural science aspects, analyze proposed solutions, and be empowered to contribute valuable insights in academic, government, nonprofit, and corporate settings.