Microorganisms influence climate systems, water quality, soil health and ecosystem stability. This certificate focuses on how microbes interact with the environment and how those interactions can be applied to solve real-world challenges.
What you will study:
Microbial ecology and environmental systems | Biogeochemical cycles | Bioremediation and pollution control | Astrobiology and extreme environments
Coursework connects microbial science to global issues including climate change, sustainability and environmental health.
For impact:
This program is ideal for students interested in applying microbiology to environmental challenges. Microbes play a critical role in restoring ecosystems, managing environmental contamination, understanding climate-driven change and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Flexible and forward-looking
The certificate can be completed online and may serve as a steppingstone into a master's degree. Students build knowledge that applies across environmental science, biotechnology and research.
At A Glance
- Admission Requirements
- Application Guide
- 100% online and asynchronous
- Enroll any semester
- No GRE requirement
- Tuition: $535.00 per credit hour, plus fees
