Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Environmental Humanities

UNCG’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.) in Environmental Humanities is designed for students interested in interdisciplinary environmental work in cultural fields. This certificate provides a foundation for interdisciplinary thinking, with classes from the Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability along with electives from two humanities departments of your choice.

This certificate is also a direct pathway into the M.S. in Sustainability and Environment, as all courses count toward the M.S. degree and graduate studies at UNCG. For additional flexibility, courses are offered in a mix of online and on-campus formats.

p.b.c. in Environmental Humanities PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• UNCG is ranked as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to the Princeton Review (2025).
• The program’s accreditations include:
  • Association for Environmental Studies & Sciences
  • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
  • National Council for Science and the Environment
• A mix of online and on-campus classes gives you additional flexibility.

THE p.b.c. in Environmental Humanities STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Take classes from the Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability along with electives from two humanities departments of your choice.
• Complete this program as a standalone certificate or in conjunction with the M.S. in Sustainability and Environment.

AFTER Receiving your p.b.c. in Environmental Humanities

Graduates are prepared for a range of established and emerging climate-centered careers in fields such as:

• Ecotourism
• Nonprofit management
• Activism
• Urban planning
• Energy efficiency
• Law
• Communications
• Business