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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & PUBLIC POLICY
Sustainability & Environmental Studies
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ENVIRON X 400
Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction
4.0 units
This introductory survey lays the foundation for the study of global sustainability. With universal principles as a broad framework, this course provides a basic understanding of environmental systems and the interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment. Topics include a historical overview of sustainability and the current problems and issues, an overview of earth’s physical and biological systems and the impact of environmental issues like climate change on these systems, an examination of environmental and urban issues and strategies, and tools to investigate and analyze sustainable environmental practices.
Reg# 397702
Fee: $750
No refund after 28 June M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in Sustainability Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: June 28. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 7 &
Nurit Katz M.B.A., M.P.P., chief sustainability officer, UCLA
MGMT X 401
Principles of Sustainability II: Current Issues and Case Studies
4.0 units
Gain a broad exposure and intimate knowledge of the business aspects of sustainability through real-world business case studies. Key elements of this course include identifying practical tools, measuring performance and reviewing best practices. Upon completion, you have an understanding of the challenging and often competing interests between businesses and the regulatory, social and technological efforts occurring globally.
Prerequisite(s): ENVIRON X 400: Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you will receive conditional permission to enroll but you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series.
Reg# 397706
Fee: $750
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
Katherine Markova
ENVIRON X 402
Principles of Sustainability III: Stakeholders and Engaging Communities
4.0 units
This course focuses on the social aspect of sustainability, which at its core is about human well-being. The emphasis is on behaviors and characteristics of the individual as well as the larger group and community influences that help shape and transform the individual into a sustainable global citizen. Topics include psychosocial and socio-cultural behaviors affecting beliefs, change and decision-making; potential effects of sustainable action vs. inaction; pathways toward sustainable education and awareness; advocacy and activism; and the ethics of sustainability efforts across nations, including future opportunities and challenges. Upon completing this course, students have a preparatory knowledge and understanding of individual and group roles in global sustainability; the interconnectedness and necessity of collaboration between social, economic and ecological responsibilities; and the importance of advocacy and the media in raising and maintaining awareness of global sustainability and citizenry.
Prerequisite(s): ENVIRON X 400: Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you will receive conditional permission to enroll but you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series.
Reg# 397703
Fee: $750
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7 & Instructor to be announced
Victoria Charles M.S., LEED Green Association Accreditation, founder of the Climate Action Leadership Program
GEOG XL 1
Earth’s Physical Environment
5.0 units
This course examines the Earth’s physical environment, with particular reference to the nature and distribution of landforms and climate and their significance to human populations. Instruction covers the major features of the Earth’s four environmental geospheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere) and the interactions between the numerous variables that constitute the geospheres and produce the Earth’s exceedingly complex physical environment. Transferrable for UC Credit.
Reg# 397705
Fee: $845
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7 &
Chelsea Stiekman, PhD, founder and executive director
ENVIRON XL M133
Environmental Sociology
4.0 units
This course focuses on such issues as environment and health, disaster, the ecosystem, environmental policy, sustainability, environmental justice, environmental risk, globalization, ecofeminism, environmental attitudes and behaviors, the social construction of nature and several strands of the environmental movement.
Reg# 397704
Fee: $800
No refund after 28 June M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
Terri L. Anderson Ph.D., lecturer, sociology, UCLA
MGMT X 403
Strategic Social Impact
4.0 units
This course offers an introduction to social impact strategy and social entrepreneurship, including key concepts, an overview of the field, and tools to get started as a change maker. Students learn how to innovate and design new ideas and new organizational forms to implement those ideas. Students who take this course are better prepared to evaluate current organizations and/or launch social impact organizations of their own invention. By moving through four stages: Define, Design, Pilot and Scale, students turn their passion for changing the world into concrete plans for launching a venture designed to achieve a social goal. This course allows students to systematically think through challenges, develop potential solutions, build a business model and measure and grow the venture’s impact. Additional topics include an overview of effective marketing communications, brand management and management of corporate social responsibility as an important driver for an organization’s success, and being socially responsible and profitable at the same time.
Reg# 397707
Fee: $750
No refund after 9 July
Hybrid
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, June 26-Sept. 4
Remote Classroom
This hybrid section is made up of online and live-online instruction. International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes.
Enrollment deadline: July 2. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 7 & Instructor to be announced
For more information call (310) 825-7093.
PUB PLC X 461
Climate Change, Energy and the Environment
4.0 units
The course provides a better understanding of how future energy solutions both power and transportation address climate change and environmental protection from a policy standpoint. Instructors broadly discuss climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions, their impacts and policy actions to reduce such impacts. The course also briefly discusses interrelationships among greenhouse gases, environmental quality, public health, energy security and long-term sustainability. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to better analyze, plan and advise on future actions in response to new and evolving federal, state, and local programs and policies in this area.
Reg# 397708
Fee: $750
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: June 28. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 7
Therese Zarlengo , M.S., retired meteorologist, National Weather Service
PUB PLC X 495
Sustainability Internship
4.0 units
The internship provides students with a unique experiential learning opportunity related to environmental sustainability. The internship site is selected by the eligible student from among a variety of related disciplines, allowing the student to create a distinctive independent learning experience. The purpose is to apply the material learned in formal Sustainability Certificate academic courses to a workplace setting, acquiring valuable job skills. Students gain hands-on experience by working on real industry problems/projects in the private or public sector or in a nonprofit organization. Students intern for a minimum of 120 working hours. Throughout the internship, students communicate and work alongside an Extension instructor who helps guide them through the process. Students are required to complete a final report of their experience once they complete the internship. Prerequisite(s): Fifty percent of the program requirements (thus, three of the five courses) must be completed before taking the Internship course.
Reg# 397711
Fee: $810
No refund after 28 June Independent Study/Internship0 June 24-Sept. 8
Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28.Dr. Akima Cornell Ph.D. at University of Essex; principal, Akima Consulting, LLC.
UCLA Extension’s Course Delivery Options
UCLA Extension offers a variety of course delivery options to meet the needs of our students.
X In Person
Class meetings are primarily held in person with the instructor and all students in the same physical classroom.
m Online
Course content is delivered through an online learning platform where assignments are due regularly and you can engage with your instructor and classmates.
A Live Online
All class meetings are scheduled and held in real-time using Zoom, allowing for live interaction with your classmates and instructors.
r Hybrid
A blend of in-person, online or live-online instruction.
7 Web-Enhanced Course
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
For extensive information visit uclaextension.edu/student-resources
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