Green Chemistry Undergraduate Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate
Allendale • Face to face • 13 Credits
Green chemistry focuses on understanding how chemicals affect human health and the environment. It constitutes the core chemistry contribution towards sustainability by guiding the design of chemicals and processes toward reducing or eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances.
Overview
Grand Valley's Green Chemistry Undergraduate Certificate focuses on understanding how chemicals affect human health and the environment, guiding the design of chemicals and processes to reduce or eliminate hazardous substances. This certificate is a strong addition to your degree and can be completed face-to-face at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
The coursework for the Green Chemistry certificate requires 13 to 14 credits, including research and lab experience. Students will study topics such as:
- Synthetic polymers.
- Environmental pollution.
- Global environmental change.
- Green chemistry for a sustainable environment.
- Introduction to geochemistry.
- Natural resource policy.
- Environmental and resource economics.
This certificate offers unique advantages, including access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, one-on-one interaction with faculty members, and hands-on experience through internships and research opportunities with faculty and local businesses. The Chemistry Department has received recognition for its green chemistry education, and Grand Valley was among the first to sign the national Green Chemistry Commitment, ensuring graduates have proficiency in green chemistry. This certificate enhances students' degrees and resumes, making them more competitive in the job market.
Admission Information
For new students, visit the Admissions website for undergraduate requirements. Upon acceptance and for current students:
- Declare your certificate via myBanner (Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate certificate from the drop down list, and click Submit)
- Speak with the appropriate certificate coordinator to ensure criteria are being met (you will be able to track your progress toward the certificate in myPath as well!)
- Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the certificate via myBanner.
- Once the completion of your certificate has been verified, the certificate will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript.
Chemistry Department
gvsu.edu/chem
312 Padnos
Hall
(616) 331-3317
[email protected]
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Top skills- Science
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,680.80 | 10% |
| $ 58,729.23 | 25% |
| $ 64,307.32 | 50% |
| $ 94,480.16 | 75% |
| $130,079.13 | 90% |
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Top skills- Science
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 50,493.23 | 10% |
| $ 61,361.01 | 25% |
| $ 81,547.34 | 50% |
| $110,553.23 | 75% |
| $144,027.13 | 90% |
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Science
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 46,404.13 | 10% |
| $ 60,064.05 | 25% |
| $ 85,728.30 | 50% |
| $122,847.70 | 75% |
| $165,907.49 | 90% |
"One of the Best Value Colleges in Michigan"
- Direct Parent
"One of the Top Public Universities in America"
- Niche.com
1-4
Students Participated in Research with Faculty
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
One Of The Few Undergraduate Green�Chemistry Certificates In The U.S.
This certificate is one of the few greenchemistry certificate programs in the country. This rarity makes the credential especially distinctive and valuable on a resume.
Student Organizations
Getting involved and staying engaged with our vibrant campus community help you make the most of your Grand Valley experience. Attending student life events, joining a student organization, or participating in campus recreation opportunities are all fantastic ways to maximize your college years:
Request Information