Circular Economy Cerificate

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***The Circuluar Economoy Certificate was approved on 10/10/23, with an effective date of Spring 2024. To maintain accurate records, the newly approved program was added to the published catalog on 10/10/23.***

The certificate in Circular Economy (CE) is housed administratively within the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI).  The 15-credit graduate certificate has been developed based on current research on recommended skills and knowledge related to the circular economy.

The objectives of the Circular Economy Certificate (CEC) are:

1. Enable graduate students to develop knowledge of circular economy principles and ultimately create circular and sustainable solutions.
2. Embark on a novel, cross-disciplinary educational experience that integrates existing campus resources with a new course focusing on circular economy design.
3. Create a learning pathway that enables the development of breadth and depth and the skills needed for circular economy solutions.
4. Create regional and nationally scalable circular economy solutions through an existing capstone course.
5. Experience a diverse and inclusive training environment that builds upon and extends our networks, ultimately establishing a diverse and inclusive academic environment for our program.

The CEC graduate certificate is designed for individuals looking to develop the skills and knowledge of circular economy necessary to support promising career opportunities. The curriculum is aimed at existing graduate students or professionals whose academic or professional aspirations require expertise in the understanding and application of circular economy. 

The certificate is structured so the participant is required to take five total courses. Three of the courses are required, with two elective courses.