Why a certificate in sustainable food systems?

Food insecurity and inequity has risen dramatically due to human-induced climate change and increased pressure on natural resources and organisms. It’s imperative that we ensure a healthy food system, in every way it nourishes us: growing, harvesting, processing, distributing, marketing, consuming, and waste. You want to not only study food systems, but learn how to lead the way in sustaining all living beings now and in the future.

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What can you do with a certificate in sustainable food systems?

Students who complete this program have a competitive advantage in careers associated with any and all aspects of the food system. Here are just some of their career choices:

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What will this program look like?

Food system perspectives are emerging to ensure our food security and well-being in the face of inequities, the profound impact of human-induced climate change, and increased pressure on natural resources and organisms. The Sustainable Food Systems Certificate is grounded in the of the United Nations .

This 20-credit certificate will be available to all 91茄子 undergraduate students from any major and provides an incentive for students across the curriculum to consider accelerating into our MA in Transformative Food Systems.

Why Get a Certificate in Sustainable Leadership and Management?

91茄子鈥檚 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Leadership and Management equips students and professionals with essential management tools that help leaders in all industries and sectors become more effective. Ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills, the program offers knowledge and holistic competencies that are crucial for leading new and existing organizations across private, nonprofit, and public sectors. 

With a focus on social justice, environmental regeneration, economic sustainability, and creativity, students are prepared to excel in leadership positions in entrepreneurial/ecopreneurial ventures, local community organizations, family businesses, non-profits, and public enterprises, among others.

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What Can You Do With a Certificate in Sustainable Leadership and Management?

This certificate program is primarily targeted at professionals and students aiming to deepen their understanding of leadership and management, enhancing their ability to drive organizational success across sectors. Equipping students with essential management tools and skills, the program emphasizes the integration of financial principles, sustainability frameworks, and strategic planning techniques to foster leadership that promotes social justice, environmental regeneration, and economic resilience

Those who earn the online Sustainable Leadership and Management certificate lead the way in integrating environmental, social, and governance actions into entrepreneurial ventures, sustainable businesses, nonprofits, and government.

Here are some of the careers our students will be prepared for:

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What will this program look like?

Asynchronous by design, this flexible program lets you earn your certificate on your own timetable. Build technical expertise in organizational management and sustainability. Gain management skills to guide teams through better environmental and social outcomes.

The program’s five-course curriculum is concise yet enables students to develop critical competencies necessary for effective leadership of 21st-Century organizations. During the program, students learn:

• Development and implementation of differentiation strategies that drive economic success, and positive social and environmental impact. 
• Design of sustainable marketing and branding plans, as well as funding strategies for non-profit organizations (for students whose post-graduation goals are in the public and nonprofit sectors). 
• Development of a detailed and feasible business plan for a new venture, incorporating market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning for a for-profit, nonprofit, or public enterprise.
• Measurement and reporting of environmental and social performance.
• Ethical financial management principles in accounting, budgeting, capital budgeting, and financial reporting.

These skills are transferable across industries, making the certificate a valuable asset for those looking to make an impact in any sector.

Why a Certificate in Environmental Education?

You are deeply committed to the environment. You are eager to help immerse people in the natural world, to deepen their appreciation and respect, and to adopt best protective measures in their lives. If you already have a background in education, environmental sciences, or social justice work, this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and specialize.

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What Can You Do With an Environmental Education Certificate?

Students who complete this certificate program have a competitive advantage in careers associated with any and all aspects of environmental education. Here are just some of their career choices:

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What will this program look like?

Students who are studying adventure education, environmental studies, psychology, or social justice studies can expand their knowledge, hands-on professional experience, and specialize in environmental education. 

This 20-credit certificate will be available to all 91茄子 undergraduate students from any major and provides an incentive for students across the curriculum to consider accelerating into one of our graduate programs.

For unique hands-on experience to enhance the undergrad education, students have opportunities to work in one of our field stations in Kino Bay, Mexico and Maasailand, Kenya. Students will also have the option of getting involved with Americorps.

This certificate includes professional experience through our partnership with the Prescott Unified School District teaching 5th graders in the Creeks and Watershed Program. 

Students who complete the following requirements will receive a 91茄子 issued certificate as well as the option to pursue/receive  certificate as well. The AAEE is an affiliate of the . 

The learning outcomes for the 91茄子 issued Environmental Education Certificate are aligned with the .

Why Get a Graduate Certificate in Nature-based Counseling?

The Graduate Certificate in Nature-based Counseling is a five course, 15 credit-hour program with a program objective to integrate ecological perspectives within the concepts and practices of mental health counseling.

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What Can You Do With a Certificate in Nature-based Counseling?

Students interested in ecotherapy, deep ecology, earth-based traditional healing practices, non US-centric nature healing practices, ritual and rites of passage, mindfulness, horticultural, or nature-based settings. Graduates possess competencies in both conventional counseling and nature-based counseling.

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What will this program look like?

• You’ll develop basic skills and knowledge necessary to incorporate culturally relevant nature-based modalities into mental health settings, from healing to well-being. This includes a general understanding of the history of the field, foundational theory, broad treatment applications, and ethical practices.
• To develop critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate as a practitioner in counseling that integrates nature-based interventions, including ethical considerations, cultural relevance, risk mitigation, evaluation, and integration of current research.
• To possess competencies in nature-based counseling to be employable in a range of mental health settings.

Why a Master鈥檚 Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy?

Art therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. (AATA 2021).

Expressive arts therapy involves the intermodal use of visual art, music, movement, poetry, and performance, in therapy and healing. Students have the option of preparing to pursue registration as an Art Therapist (ATR) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board or registration as an Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) through the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.

The 91茄子 model provides a flexible design that meets the course requirements for eventual art therapy and expressive arts therapy registration. Coursework includes a supervised practicum and internship, attendance at an Expressive Arts Therapy Summer Institute Residency, and a capstone project.

The Graduate Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy builds critical knowledge, skills and affective behaviors required for professional expressive arts or art therapy practice. Students completing the Certificate will possess knowledge of history, theory, practice, media intervention techniques, and research applications grounded in ethical, socially responsible and culturally sensitive perspectives.

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What can you do with a Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy?

The Expressive Arts Therapy Program provides an inclusive, individualized experience for those seeking more knowledge in the use of the creative arts in mental health. We have developed engaging interactive experiences with peers and faculty that can be delivered in an online model that allows people to integrate their learning and educational objectives into their personal lives in a way that makes their goals achievable without compromising quality.

This is a unique post masters certificate that can be combined with a master’s in a mental health profession to provide a path toward a credential in either art therapy or expressive arts therapy. Our asynchronous online model opens the door to many individuals who do not have access to an in-person program to achieve their professional career aspirations.

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What will this program look like?

The Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate program is designed to enhance your learning and future practice. This program may be taken concurrently by students who have been accepted into the Master of Science in Counseling, or by those individuals who have already attained a master鈥檚 degree in a field of mental health practice.

The program follows the Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Art Therapy Adopted by the American Art Therapy Association, the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Graduates meet the Art Therapy Credentials Board (www.atcb.org) requirements to pursue art therapy registration. In addition, graduates can also qualify to pursue registration as an expressive arts therapist through the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (www.ieata.org).

Students can seek art therapy licensure in some states and must verify that their degree program covers the necessary requirements of the licensing board in their state.

Why a Graduate Certificate in Adventure-Based Counseling?

The Graduate Certificate in Adventure-Based Counseling is designed for learners who have already attained a masters degree in a field of mental health practice and who wish to specialize in adventure-based intervention. Additionally, this 15-credit hour certificate can be taken concurrently with the 60 credit hours required for the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

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What can you do with a certificate in Adventure-Based Counseling?

This is one of the very few academic programs with the program objective to incorporate the experience of experiential learning and adventure in modalities designed to heal clients and facilitate their personal exploration. Graduates will possess competencies in both conventional counseling and adventure therapy, including in residential and community-based settings. You will develop critical thinking skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to facilitate counseling that integrates clinical adventure-based interventions, including ethical considerations, cultural relevance, risk mitigation, clinical applications, and current research;

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What will this program look like?

The Adventure-based Counseling Certificate program is designed to enhance your learning and future practice through such courses as: Foundations of Experiential Counseling, Experiential Counseling Intensive, Treatment Applications in Ecotherapy, Ethics and Risk Mitigation in Ecotherapy, and Assessment, Evaluation and Research for Nature-based Counseling.