Sustainable Development and Green Design Certificate
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There is a nonrefundable application fee of $50 to declare candidacy in this program.
Jennifer Campbell
(951) 827-5804
sciences@ucx.ucr.edu
Sustainable Development and Green Design Certificate
The objective of sustainability is to foster alignment between individuals and society, the economy, and the Earth's life-supporting ecosystems. This alignment represents a dynamic, balanced interaction between population and the environment. Establishing sustainability requires a fundamental shift in consciousness as well as in action.
The Certificate in Sustainable Development and Green Design introduces the concepts and principles of sustainability through green building design, clean technologies, and innovative approaches to achieving the "triple bottom line" — economic, environmental and social sustainability. Participants explore the concept of sustainability within a historical context, the contemporary debates about what sustainability implies and how to achieve it. The curriculum addresses design and construction ranging from the micro- to the macro-environment as well as overarching subjects like economics and public policy.
Participants in the program will gain an in-depth understanding of the processes and practices of incorporating the economic, environmental and social issues into the planning, design and building of communities.
Who Can Benefit?
This program is designed for:
- Land use planners
- Planning commissioners
- Architects
- Contractors and construction professionals
- Project and facility managers
- Government leaders
- Real estate professionals
- Engineers
- Interior designers
- Consultants in related fields.
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Course Schedule
| Required Courses (12 units) | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics of Sustainability | 2.0 |  | |||
| Green Building Design | 2.0 | | |||
| Public Policy Lecture Series: Sustainability Issues in Southern California | 2.0 | | |||
| Sustainable Planning, Design and Development | 2.0 | | |||
| Sustainable Resource Management | 2.0 | | |||
| Trends in Energy Efficiencies and Technologies | 2.0 | | |||
| Elective Courses (2 units) | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
| Green Construction and Building Methods | 2.0 | | |||
| Planning Strategies for Sustainable Food Systems | 1.0 | | |||
| Climate Action Planning | 1.0 | | |||
| Sustainable Interior Design | 2.0 | | |||
| Public Health and the Built Environment | 2.0 | |
Completion Information
Completion Requirements
To earn the certificate, students must successfully complete (grade C or better) 14 units: 12 units of core courses and two units of electives.
Completion Time
The program can typically be completed within 18 months. All coursework must be completed within five years of either the certificate enrollment date or enrollment of first course, whichever comes first.
Cost
The cost for the certificate program ranges from approximately $2,400 to $2,600. This does not include textbooks or materials unless otherwise noted.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of three units from comparable courses offered by other accredited higher education institutions may be transferred into the program. Official transcripts are required.
Instructors
Instructors
- Vincent J. Battaglia, MBA, co-founder and managing partner Renova Energy Corp., and LEED AP, Palm Desert
- Joseph A. Blanco, B.A., Principal, RESCUE Green, Corona
- Matthew Burris, M.S., Sustainable Communities Consultant, CTG Energetics, Inc, Irvine
- Jon Robert Dougal, CGBP, Sustainability Director, Habitat for Humanity, Riverside
- Marika Erdely, CFO, New Millennium Homes, LLC, Calabasas
- Karen Feinberg, CGBP, LEED AP, Sales Associate, Livingreen Store and Gallery, Culver City
- Eric C. Freed, B.Arch, Principal, organicARCHITECT, and LEED AP, San Francisco/Indio
- Roberta Maxwell-Long, B.A., Freelance Draftsman and Designer, Temecula
- Andrew McCue, MSJ, MA, Principal, McCue and Associates, Riverside. Founding Managing Director of the Center for Sustainable Suburban Development (CSSD) at UCR
- Jon Paul Roberts, Ph.D., Director of Building Science, CTG Energetics, and LEED AP, Claremont
- Eric R. Shamp, B.A., B. Arch., LEED AP, Principal, Ecotype Consulting, Inc., Redlands
Instructor Opportunities
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Additional Information
Textbook Information
If a textbook is required, information is provided in the course listing when scheduled, on the confirmation you receive after enrolling, or by e-mail for an online class.
Professional Credit
Select courses qualify for AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) continuing education credit.
Delivery Method
Courses are delivered through both the traditional classroom setting and interactive computer technology in an effort to provide networking opportunities and scheduling flexibility as well as to reduce the negative environmental impacts of motor vehicle transportation.
Certification
You will not be LEED certified when you complete the UCR Extension Certificate. The LEED Professional Accreditation program is administered by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). The UCR Extension Certificate focuses on the broader issues of sustainability and green design. LEED building guidelines are discussed throughout the curriculum.
Advisory Board
- Vincent Battaglia, EnPo Recycling, Palm Desert, CA
- Rick Burnham, Assistant Director, Edward J. Blakely Center for Sustainable Suburban Development
- Woodrow W. Clark, II, MA3, Ph.D. Managing Director, Clark Strategic Partners, Los Angeles, CA 90210
- Imran Farooq, Project Manager, SE Corporation, Corona, CA
- Rick Fochtman, LEED AP Manager of Project Development, Bernards, Inland Empire Regional Office, Ontario, CA
- Dr. Peter Gevorkian, PhD, PE President, Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., Glendale, CA
- Les Hamasaki, Senior Advisor, Green Institute for Village Empowerment, Inc. (GIVE), Corona, CA
- Jon Harrison, Mayor, City of Redlands
- Brian Kermath, Sustainability Manager, University of California, Riverside
- Bonnie Montoya-May, Planner/Consultant, Riverside, CA
- David Shankle, Executive Vice President, NECA
- Jan Stephens, Business Development Director, Inland Empire Labor-Management Cooperation Committee, San Bernardino, CA
- Dennis Tanida, AIA, LEED AP Partner, Managing Director, WWCOT, Riverside, CA
- Alesia Tom, Associate AIA Architectural Designer, Riverside, CA
