Sustainable Urbanism Certificate (Graduate)
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Urbanism provides students with advanced training in the practices essential to creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable urban environments. This program prepares graduate students to critically examine the built environment and its impact on urban communities and ecological systems. With an emphasis on both rigorous academic study and applied learning, the certificate equips students with real-world tools to address contemporary urban challenges—such as affordable housing, resource management, environmental resilience, and climate adaptation—and propose solutions that are sustainable, fair, and responsive to diverse populations. Through exploring strategies aligned with global frameworks like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, students gain the advanced skills to propose urban solutions that promote social equity, environmental stewardship, and quality of life across communities.
Graduate students enrolled in the School of Architecture and Built Environment can add the Certificate in Sustainable Urbanism in conjunction with their graduate degree programs.
Students intending to take the certificate should submit a declaration form to the Sustainable Urbanism (SURB) program director. For other questions please contact the Program Director and visit the Sustainable Urbanism pages on the School of Architecture and Built Environment's website.
The Sustainable Urbanism Graduate Certificate requires a minimum of 12 credit hours and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000. The certificate requirements are outlined below. One of the certificate courses (3 credit hours) can apply to a Tulane University degree program.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SURB 6100 | Introduction to Urban Geography: New Orleans Urbanism | 3 |
| SURB 6311 | Introduction to Urban Mapping and Graphics | 3 |
| SURB 6110 | Global Urbanism: Theory & Practice | 3 |
| SURB 6245 | Engaged Urban Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Program String & Field of Study Code: ARCER_GR, SURB
For more information, contact the School of Architecture and Built Environment.