Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Certificate in Sustainability provides students the opportunity to develop a sustainability lens - an interdisciplinary toolkit for examining societal, cultural, economic, political and environmental issues from a perspective that promotes ecological health, social equity and development.
Enrolment in the Certificate in Sustainability is open to all students completing programs at UTM. The required foundation course is Sustainability ENV210H5. Additionally, students complete 1.5 credits chosen from at least 2 of 4 Perspectives offered (Economic, Environmental, Political/Institutional, Social/Cultural).
Upon completion, "Certificate in Sustainability (U of T Sustainability Scholar)" will be recorded on the academic transcript as a component of the undergraduate degree. Students who complete the requirements of the Certificate in Sustainability are considered University of Toronto Sustainability Scholars, one part of the Sustainability Pathways Program. Students will not receive a separate parchment at Convocation.
Details on the Completion Requirements and Enrolment Requirements are available on the Certificate in Sustainability (U of T Sustainability Scholar) - ERCER1287
Interested in the Sustainability program but unsure whether to pursue the Certificate in Sustainability or Sustainability Minor? The Sustainability Minor and the Certificate in Sustainability Comparison Chart offers details on the Target Audience, Entry Requirements, Completion Requirements, and Recognition of Completion between the Sustainability Minor program and the Certificate in Sustainability.
Career possibilities
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Consultant/Advisor
- Policy Analyst/Advisor
- Conservation Specialist/Technician
- Environmental Technician
- GIS Analyst
Employer Possibilities
- Conservation Authorities (e.g. Toronto Region Conservation Authority/ Credit Valley Conservation)
- Metrolinx
- Stellantis
- HATCH
- Government of Ontario
- Municipal Government (e.g. City of Mississauga/City of Toronto)
