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Sustainability Internship

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PUB PLC X 495

This internship course provides students with a unique experiential learning opportunity in the sustainability industry, all while being guided and mentored by an instructor. In order to enroll in this course, student must secure their own internship site.

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Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Independent Study/Internship
Cost
Starting at $900.00

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What you can learn.

Explore the ins and outs of a specific sector of sustainability
Learn to think critically and creatively both independently and as part of a team
Gain invaluable experience in the real world

About This Course

The internship provides students with a unique experiential learning opportunity related to environmental sustainability. The internship site is selected by the eligible student from among a variety of related disciplines, allowing the student to create a distinctive independent learning experience. The purpose is to apply the material learned in formal Sustainability Certificate academic courses to a workplace setting, acquiring valuable job skills. Students gain hands-on experience by working on real industry problems/projects in the private or public sector or in a nonprofit organization. Students intern for a minimum of 120 working hours. Throughout the internship, students communicate and work alongside an Extension instructor who helps guide them through the process. Students are required to complete a final report of their experience once they complete the internship.
Prerequisites
Fifty percent of the program requirements (thus, three of the five courses) must be completed before taking the Internship course. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Dr. Akima Cornell
REG#
406343
Fee:
$900.00
Independent Study/Internship
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Notes

Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request. Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to sustainability@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

This course applies toward the following programs

building with a living wall

Sustainability

certificate

Sustainability

certificate Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

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