Recycling and Resource Management, COA

The recycling and resource management certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment or advancement in sustainable resource management or a zero waste-related field. Course requirements are designed to provide students with a holistic perspective on the relationship of recycling and zero waste to a changing global economy and climate.

Complete the following courses:

SRM 180 INTRODUCTION TO RECYCLING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Units
SRM 185 CULTURE AND ZERO WASTE 3 Units
SRM 190 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ZERO WASTE FOR COMMUNITIES 3 Units
SRM 195 BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY 3 Units

Complete at least one of the following courses:

ECON 6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS 3 Units
OR
ENV 6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS 3 Units
GEOG 20 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 3 Units

Complete the following:

SRM 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: SUSTAINABILITY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1 Unit
or
SRM 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: SUSTAINABILITY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2 Units
or
SRM 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: SUSTAINABILITY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Units

Total Units Required: 16

To earn the certificate of achievement:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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