Climate Change | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or clim
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform governme

Technology

Object or component oriented development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemDevelopment environment softwareOperating system software

Tools

Computer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersHigh-performance cluster HPC computersLaptop computersMainframe computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-2041.01	Climate Change Policy Analysts	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Policy briefs on climate change and energy efficiency — draft and revise with reduced oversight, integrating multiple research sources into coherent analytical narratives.
Climate-related research findings — analyze and distill into accessible summaries tailored for legislative staff, regulatory agencies, or environmental advocacy groups.
Existing environmental policies — evaluate systematically to identify gaps, conflicts, and unintended consequences using established analytical frameworks.
Proposed policy modifications on fuel use and transportation — develop initial recommendations grounded in current climate science and regulatory precedent.
Analytical or scientific software — utilize to conduct quantitative analyses of emissions scenarios and model policy intervention outcomes.
Written memoranda, study reports, and testimonies — produce for government or environmental organizations, adhering to agency standards and statutory requirements.
Climate data visualizations and geographic information system outputs — interpret and incorporate into reports to communicate spatial risk patterns to mixed audiences.
Stakeholder presentations — deliver at public interest and governmental meetings, responding competently to technical and policy questions from diverse audiences.
Time management and project prioritization — apply across concurrent research and policy assignments within a regulatory or consulting environment.
Interagency working groups — coordinate participation and follow-up actions, ensuring alignment between analytical outputs and broader policy timelines.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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