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Banner Code: 1_CM_ATSD
Control Number: 22370

The Sustainable Design specialization certificate prepares students to engage in Environmental Design as a balance of natural and man-made systems and resources and will prepare students pursuing further studies and careers in Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, Planning, and Sustainable Design.

Program Outcome

1. The Sustainable Design specialization certificate prepares students to design, develop, analyze, and promote sustainable environmental design practices.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment.  In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better.  At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion.  Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded.  A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements.  The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.  Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.

A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.  

Course List

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
ARCH A101	Introduction to Environmental Sustainability	1
ARCH A102	Introduction to Environmental Studies	3
ARCH A185	Environmental Design Systems	4
ARCH A190	Environmental Studies Practium	2
ESEC A100	Introduction to Environmental Science	3
or HORT A100	Horticulture Science
ARCH A196	Green Building Codes	1.5
or ARCH A197	California Energy Code
Total Units		14.5