Energy and the Environment Certificate

Program Code: U-ENRENV-C
Plan Type: Certificate
Department: Pratt School of Engineering, School of Engineering, Environmental Sciences
Website: nicholas.duke.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificate-energy-environment 

Program Summary

The undergraduate certificate in energy and the environment is designed to provide Duke undergraduates in both Trinity and Pratt with an understanding of the breadth of issues that confront our society in its need for clean, affordable, and reliable energy. An expertise in energy will expand the student’s career options in the private, nonprofit, government, and academic sectors. In addition to integrative core and capstone courses, the certificate will expose students to the three key disciplines in the study of energy and the environment: markets and policy; environmental impacts and resources; and energy technology. The goal of the certificate is to develop innovative thinkers and leaders who understand the energy system as a whole and the important interconnections among policy, markets, technology, and the environment. Energy use is a multifaceted problem that draws upon the perspectives and expertise of a variety of disciplines; the certificate in energy and the environment is therefore similarly interdisciplinary. 

Beyond traditional coursework, the certificate in energy and the environment will offer a variety of activities intended to provide students with a real-world perspective and hands-on experiences. These include field trips, guest speakers such as visiting executives and practitioners, research opportunities, and internships. Additional information may be obtained from the Energy Initiative.

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