Sustainability Perspectives Microprogram
The seven-week Sustainability Perspectives Microprogram prepares participants to address critical sustainability challenges and gain the skills to lead sustainability initiatives in any sector.
Blending theory and practice, this interdisciplinary program provides hands-on experience so you can take meaningful action and lead the adoption of sustainable practices in your workplace.
Program highlights
- Engage with key issues in sustainability like green governance, systems thinking, climate change, Indigenous worldviews and urban sprawl
- Designed for early career professionals and recent grads
- Enjoy a flexible schedule with one week of intensive, in-person lectures and six weeks of part-time, remote work
- Network with sustainability experts and professionals from various fields
The program runs from May 11 to June 26.
May 11-15 (in-person). May 18-June 26 (online).
Program overview
Boost your career in seven weeks with our Sustainability Perspectives Microprogram. Co-taught by experts, this interdisciplinary program combines theory and practice, preparing you to address challenges like climate change and responsible governance.
Start with a week of in-person lectures, then complete remote part-time work. Build hands-on skills while expanding your network with students, professionals, and faculty.
As sustainability grows in importance, this program empowers you to integrate sustainable practices in your sector.
This is a pass/fail program.
Some departments may count the eight credits earned through this microprogram towards your degree.
Coursework
SUST 601 Perspectives on Sustainability (8 credits)
This course aims to train students in sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course is divided into a lecture component and a practical component. The lecture component is taught by faculty members who explore issues in sustainability from their own disciplinary perspective. During the practical component, students work part-time on case studies to develop a deeper understanding of a sustainability issue relevant to their research or work. The course will be taught on a pass/ fail basis.
| Week 1 | Theory (in person) |
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| Weeks 2 to 7 | Practice (online) |
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| Final day | Final event (in person) |
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Program coordinator and instructor
Rebecca Tittler is a part-time instructor at the Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability and in the departments of Biology and Geography, Planning and Environment.
She's also coordinator of the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre and the Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability, which offers minors in Sustainability and Diversity Studies.
Tittler incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. She seeks to explore the links between wicked problems and strives to find solutions. Her students draw from the humanities, sciences and social sciences to explore ways we can pursue a better global future.
Tuition fees
The program's tuition and fees vary based on your residency status.
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