Learn How to Apply Concepts from HES to your Own Field
During this program, participants will:
- Be conversant in the fundamental concepts and theories of HES science
- Apply concepts from HES science in your own research or professional field
- Be able to formulate HES research questions informed by the scientific literature
- Be conversant in multiple methods and deploy them appropriately and rigorously to address HES research questions
- Be able to communicate scientific findings effectively to diverse audiences
- Work in collaborative teams on interdisciplinary HES research projects to link HES science to practice
9 credits total
Certificate Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Human-Environment Systems is 9 credits total.
Take the following:
- HES 500 – Foundations in Human-Environment Systems Science (3 credits)
- HES 600 – SES (Social-Ecological Systems) Research Methods (3 credits)
Take at least 3 credits from the following:
- CS 533 – Introduction to Data Science (3 credits)
- EEB 603 – Reproducible Science (3 credits)
- EEB 621 – Advanced Ecological Data Analysis (3 credits)
- SPS 502 – Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences (3 credits)
- Or 3 credits approved by the Program Coordinator