Sustainability Leadership Graduate Certificate Program

The 2011-12 Program is now underway.
Inquire now about the 2012-13 Program which will begin July 28, 2012.

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Make a DIFFERENCE

The Sustainability Leadership Graduate Certificate Program at Edgewood College serves those who recognize the urgent call to create a more ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable culture. As a student in the program, you will develop the transformative ethical leadership skills needed to successfully apply the principles of sustainability for positive change, for yourself and your community. You'll gain practical knowledge in ecological design, community participation, social change, and social justice and apply it toward the regeneration of nature's capacity for providing health and prosperity.

Lead the CHANGE

The Sustainability Leadership curriculum is project based. You'll address real-world issues related to your interests and professional goals. You'll also build a network of relationships with your program colleagues and mentors, community leaders, and other experts in sustainability. The knowledge and skills you'll acquire can be put to immediate use in your life and your business, school, organization, or community.

Realize New POSSIBILITIES

If you are enthusiastic about becoming a change agent for sustainability, this program will feed your passion. The Sustainability Leadership Program is ideal for adult professionals working in a wide range of fields, including nonprofit and corporate management, economic development, education, government, facilities operations, public health, energy and utilities, regional planning and design, hospitality, religious service, and law.

Program HIGHLIGHTS

• Interdisciplinary, real-world approach framed by three aspects of sustainability: environmental quality, social justice, and economic vitality. Click here for detailed course descriptions.
• Cohort-based program that brings together students from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, to create a rich and diverse community of learners.
• Classes scheduled to accommodate working professionals and designed to meet the needs of adult learners. Click here for brief biographies of the Class of 2011, along with descriptions of their Capstone Projects
• Unique structure including an initial week-long living/learning immersion experience, cooperative group projects, bimonthly Saturday classes during the academic year, and an individual integrative sustainability project for your organization or community.
• Courses led by highly qualified Edgewood College faculty and key community partners.
• Developed and implemented in collaboration with partners who share a commitment to a more sustainable community, including MGE, Sustain Dane, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, Madison Metropolitan School District, REAP Food Group, and many others. (See the list of members of the Advisory Board.)
• Courses meet the requirements for a concentration in the Edgewood College MBA program.

"I'm looking forward to the opportunity to learn and grow through this program, both personally and in helping lead the efforts of the sustainability team at American Family Insurance. The practical, applied approach and interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum will allow me to bring innovative and transformational ideas to my work from day one to the final capstone project."
                                                                              - LeeAnn Glover, American Family Insurance, Class of 2011

About EDGEWOOD COLLEGE

A commitment to environmental stewardship, social justice, and sustainability resonates deeply at Edgewood College. We are uniquely suited to provide the Sustainability Leadership Program because of our strong grounding in the liberal arts and in the community, and because of our Dominican heritage. All Edgewood programs are grounded in the Dominican values of Community, Partnership, Justice, Compassion, and Truth.

2012-2013 Program SCHEDULE and COST

Cost

Cost for the 2012-2013 program is $12,400
Covers tuition for entire 15 credits, all required books and materials, food and lodging for initial 8-day residential experience, lunch on Saturday class days, field trips, and Madison bus pass.

Financial Assistance

Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Edgewood College provides a flexible fee payment schedule that allows you to pay after your grades are posted and works well with reimbursement programs.

Scholarships are available for select educators, employees of nonprofit organizations and others engaged in community service. Separate scholarship application materials are required. Please contact us for further information.

Key Dates

January 1 - July 1, 2012
     Program applications considered on a rolling basis

May 15, 2012
     Scholarship applications due

July 28 - August 4, 2012
     Residential summer session

August 25, 2012
     Completion of SUST 650, Sustainable Development Leadership (4 credits)

September 8 - December 1, 2012
     Fall session (7 Saturday classes): SUST 651 Ecological Sustainability (4 credits)

January 19 - April 27, 2013
     Spring session (7 Saturday classes): SUST 652 Social and Economic Sustainability (4 credits)

May 11 - July 27, 2013
     SUST 659 Sustainability Leadership Capstone (3 credits)

Click here for a detailed 2011-12 program schedule.

Click here for a detailed 2012-13 program schedule.

Contact the Graduate and Professional Studies admission office at 608-663-3297 or gps@edgewood.edu.

A special thank you to Willy Street Co-op for their supporting gift of healthy, local food for our students.