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UC IRVINE EXTENSION Environmental Management Certi cate Educate yourself about the basics of environmental and sustainability issues, as well as the challenges of environmental regulation and the need for green initiatives. is certi cate requires the completion of two required courses (6 units of credit) and three elective courses (9 units). Location: Irvine Length: One year of part-time study Fees: $5,170 Learn more: unex.uci.edu/areas/facilities/environ- mental/ UCLA EXTENSION Sustainability Certi cate Learn about environmentally responsible policy and practices, and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability industry. is 20-unit certi cate combines academics with real-world experience, and can be completed in person or online. Location: Los Angeles Length: Six months (full-time student) to two years (half-time student) Fees: $3730 Learn more: http://www.uclaextension.edu/sustain- ability/ SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Sustainable Technologies Program Earn a Solar Photovoltaic Installation Certi cate (19 credits) for the skills necessary to nd work and advance in the solar energy industry. e Re- cycling and Resource Management Certi cate (18 credits) provides practical skills and theory relating to reducing waste and increasing e ciency. Location: Santa Monica Length: Varies Fees: $4,482–$4,731 Learn more: http://www.smc.edu/AcademicPro- grams/EarthScience/Pages/Solar-Technolo- gies-Program.aspx UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PRICE SCHOOL Certi cate in Sustainable Policy and Planning Develop a foundation in policy and planning surrounding sustainability and the environment. is certi cate consists of 12–14 units of graduate course work. Note: Requires admission to USC's grad school. Location: Los Angeles Length: Varies Fees: $19,224–22,428 Learn more: priceschool.usc.edu/programs/certi - cate/certi cate-in-sustainable-policy-and-planning/ AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Certi cate Programs AUCM o ers areas of study including Asian bodywork, ayurvedic medicine and yoga therapy, clinical aromatherapy, herbology, homeopathy and nutritional medicine. ese programs are recommended for healthcare professionals seeking to augment their current practices, and anyone interested in studying natural healing. Location: Beverly Hills Length: Varies, depending on area of study Fees: Range from $3,200–14,540, depending on area of study Learn more: http://www.aucm.org/programs.asp BASTYR UNIVERSITY Training and Certi cate Programs Explore a new career, or if you're already a holistic health professional, nd ways to enhance your practice. e continuing-education program at Bastyr University o ers non-credit certi cate pro- grams in aromatherapy and essential oils, medical Qigong, hypnotherapy, indigenous wisdom and healing, and craniosacral therapy. Location: San Diego Length: Classes are weekends only (Program length varies) Fees: $840-$3,495, depending on the program Learn more: http://www.bastyr.edu/ CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF NATURAL MEDICINE Energy Medicine Practitioner Study energy healing and learn to apply energy medicine to yourself and others. Recommended for people hoping to teach meditation, facilitate healing circles and work in other aspects of energy healing. Location: Oxnard Length: One year Fees: $5,250 Learn more: http://www.traditionalnaturopathy.com/ school_catalog/energy_medicine_practitioner.html INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE august/september 2015 21