Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Climate Change Communication at Northwestern University

With climate emergencies impacting day-to-day operations throughout all sectors, professionals across industries increasingly require a solid understanding of climate policy and crisis management, equipping them with the knowledge to actively shape climate crisis response and effectively convey it to clients and stakeholders. Drawing on courses in public policy, information design, and global health, the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Climate Change Communication is designed for individuals with a master's degree who are looking to quickly upskill in the field of climate crisis response communication. Please note that courses completed in the certificate program cannot be transferred to a corresponding graduate degree.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate: MPPA 420 Disaster Management and Theory Two courses from the below: MPPA 432 Intergovernmental Relations MPPA 438 Environmental and Climate Policy MSGH 460 Planetary Health: Health in the Anthropocene One course from the below: IDS 403 Effective Communication IDS 407 Information and Content Strategy IDS 435 Persuasion and Strategic Communication COURSE SCHEDULE

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