# Sustainable Design (Certificate of Accomplishment)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sustainable Design

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3599

**Design and Applied Technology Division**

www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/

The Sustainable Design program prepares students for employment in the sustainable technology field. Students gain understanding of the broad range of ecological and social issues driving sustainability, as well as a global awareness of environmentalism. With a foundation in the principles of sustainability, students develop a framework of understanding with specific training in environmental systems, sustainable materials, and technical methodologies. Areas such as distribution and energy management, water resources, and waste management will be studied. Students completing the program will be positioned for sustainable jobs in architecture, construction and building energy auditing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fashion, automotive technology, and related industries. Competencies will be assessed regularly by student performance in the classroom and laboratory.

### Certificate of Accomplishment

A Certificate of Accomplishment will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.

### Required Core: 7 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SUST 201 | Theory of Environmental Stewardship | 3 |
| SUST 202 | Global Sustainability & Integration | 3 |
| SUST 100 | Sustainability in the Building Sector | 1 |

### 6-7 units from:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SUST 111 | California Planning Practices | 3 |
| SUST 210 | Zoning and Site Planning | 3 |
| SUST 221 | Energy and Carbon Reduction in Buildings | 3 |
| CSCI 8 | Foundations of Data Science | 4 |
| GEOG 9 | Weather and Climate | 3 |

**Total Units: 13-14**