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Hope and Empowerment: Navigating Grief, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Through Train-the-Trainer Workshops
- Portland Community College (OR)
- Portland State University (OR)
- Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN) (OR)
In these times of accelerating change, environmental crises, and social injustices, we are bombarded with negative news that can numb and overwhelm the spirit. How can we build hope and …
- Posted May 20, 2019
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Geospatial Information Science and Technology Graduate Certificate
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) provides an academic structure for an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas around geospatial information and analysis. Geographic information science and technology, …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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Diversifying the U.S. Climate Movement
- Antioch University, New England (NH)
People of color are poised to reach 50% of the United States population by 2046, yet they continue to be underrepresented in environmental organizations. This report summarizes the barriers for …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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Our Solar Potential
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Farm the Sun with Us is a term project led by students working on an assessment to determine the feasibility of implementing a campus solar farm. The project continues to …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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This Way to Climate Action at Chico State
- California State University, Chico (CA)
Students at CSU, Chico used the Cal-Adapt climate tools to forecast the future climate for the City of Chico, Butte County, and CSU, Chico, and project the climate impacts to …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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Geographical and Sustainability Sciences (MA)
- University of Iowa (IA)
We live on a dynamic planet, one that is constantly changing in response to complex human and natural processes. Geographers study the interactions of people with each other and their …
- Posted May 13, 2019
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Environmental Studies Track in Geography (BA/BS)
- University of Iowa (IA)
Geography is concerned with places or environments and the physical, social, economic, and political processes that change them. It is a composite science, requiring a broad base of knowledge from …
- Posted May 13, 2019
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Environmental Studies Concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (CA)
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) is a broad-based, liberal arts and sciences major that focuses on developing exemplary skills in written and oral communication, textual analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving. An …
- Posted May 13, 2019
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Education for sustainable development – from students’ and geography teachers’ knowledge to educational activities
- University of Warsaw
The paper presents the topic of academic education for sustainable development (ESD). A diagnostic survey was made in a form of a questionnaire in three groups of respondents: active geography …
- Posted May 7, 2019
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Geography (BSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The Geography BSc provides insights into the links between the physical, human and environmental processes on planet Earth and explores the major issues facing society in the 21st century, such …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Energy Science and Policy Minor
- University of Michigan (MI)
Are our energy systems sustainable? If not, what could the world do differently? Energy underlies all of our modern technological, social, political, economic, and ecological systems. The minor is designed …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Food Minor
- University of Michigan (MI)
The minor is designed to provide the information and analytic skills necessary to understanding the sustainable production and consumption of food. The course work analyzes the current food system across …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environment and Society Minor
- Syracuse University (NY)
The Environment and Society (E&S) minor examines the social dimensions of environmental issues and sustainability. Through a range of interdisciplinary course offerings, it seeks to foster environmental literacy and citizenship …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Nature, Society, Sustainability Concentration in Geography (BA)
- Syracuse University (NY)
The study of nature-society relations has long been a cornerstone of the discipline of Geography. Geographers working in the nature-society tradition study diverse processes related to the interaction between the …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Geography and the Environment (PhD)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
Faculty and graduate students have contributed in many ways to understanding and managing earth’s diverse cultural and physical environments, ranging from local to global scales across the full range of …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Geography and the Environment (MA)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
Faculty and graduate students have contributed in many ways to understanding and managing earth’s diverse cultural and physical environments, ranging from local to global scales across the full range of …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Geography (BA)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Geography focuses on our interdependent world and our fragile habitat. The major nourishes a sense of responsibility and provides tools for the solution …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Geography (BA)
- San Francisco State University (CA)
Geographers study physical and biological environments, human societies and their spatial interactions, and utilize both environmental science and social science perspectives. Geographers seek to analyze the processes, spatial patterns and …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Social Justice (MA)
- Methodist Theological School in Ohio (OH)
A 39-hour professional master’s degree. The Master of Arts in social justice (MASJ) offers an interdisciplinary core curriculum combining ethics, theology, public leadership, sacred texts and spirituality. Students choose many …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2019
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Education for Social Justice
- University of San Diego (CA)
Online Flexibility with Real-World Impact
Offered by the Department of Learning and Teaching. Ph.D. graduates of this program emerge with a rich understanding and experience of how to use education …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Buddhist Economics
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
Clair Brown, an economist at UC Berkeley and a practicing Buddhist, has developed a holistic economic approach, where the economy delivers a high quality of life in a sustainable world. …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Geography and Environmental Studies Major (BA)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
The Geography and Environmental Studies program at TRU has strong teaching and research expertise in sustainable urban and rural landscapes, Japan, environmental geography, economic geography, hydrology, climatology, geomorphology and emerging …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Social Movement (MS)
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
Sociologists study social movements to understand how collective action can transform social order, cultural values and ideologies, economic relations, and hierarchies. Professional sociologists study strategies used to establish connections among …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Social Inequality (MS)
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
Social inequality focuses on the structural sources and individual consequences of racism, sexism and economic exploitation in society, as well as the social processes sustaining these inequities. Professional sociologists use …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Environmental Sociology (MA)
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
Environmental sociology is the study of the relationship and interactions between societies and the environment. Professional environmental sociologists research a wide range of topics including agrifood systems, social perceptions of …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Environmental Economics & Policy Minor
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
Understanding and tackling environmental problems involves an understanding of multiple disciplines in both the physical and social sciences. The Environmental Economics and Policy minor is intended to provide students with …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Environmental Geography Minor
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WI)
Geography is the study of spatial patterns to the earth’s physical and human environments, and the art and science of map making. Geographers study where things are located on the …
- Posted Feb. 13, 2019
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Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (BA)
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WI)
Majoring in Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management will prepare student for the professions that bring people and the environment together. Students and faculty in this discipline focus their studies …
- Posted Feb. 13, 2019
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Sustainable Energy Minor
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WI)
The Sustainable Energy Minor is a 21 credit minor which combines a foundational knowledge of economics, social sciences, and environmental sciences with more specific topics about sustainable energy and climate …
- Posted Feb. 13, 2019
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Environmental Sustainability Concentration (BS in Geography)
- University of West Georgia (GA)
Geography is the study of the interactions between people and places, local and global processes, and social and biophysical systems. It is an integrative discipline in which scholars endeavor to …
- Posted Feb. 1, 2019
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Urban and Environmental Planning (BS)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania (PA)
The BS Urban and Environmental Planning program (offered starting in the Fall semester of 2016) is designed to prepare graduates to work as professional planners, geographic information systems (GIS) analysts, …
- Posted Jan. 25, 2019
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Environmental Modeling Minor
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
The environmental modeling minor introduces students to the process of spatial modeling as part of a tool set for investigating environmental issues and provides opportunities to apply these skills through …
- Posted Jan. 25, 2019
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Integrating sustainable development into economics curriculum: A case study analysis and sector wide survey of barriers
- University of the West of England, Bristol
Economics is a critical subject for the integration of sustainable development into curriculum given the discipline's influence in shaping social metabolism of societies, inequality, environmental impacts and wellbeing. There are …
- Posted Jan. 25, 2019
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Environmental Economics and Public Policy (BSocSc)
- University of Ottawa (ON)
Environmental issues fill the headlines — climate change, the oil sands, species loss, to name but a few. Is it possible to grow the economy and protect the environment at …
- Posted Jan. 14, 2019
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Applied and Resource Economics (BA)
- University of Connecticut (CT)
This major in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics applies analytical and decision-making skills to problems of production and distribution of food products, and the management of natural resources …
- Posted Jan. 14, 2019
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Justice, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility Concentration
- Babson College (MA)
Courses in Justice, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility explore how individuals and communities construct and find meaning in the world around them. This concentration allows students to understand how cultural and …
- Posted Jan. 14, 2019
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Environmental Concentration, Geography (BA)
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
The Geography major at SUNY New Paltz offers an environmental concentration program which focuses on sustainability. This concentration consists of 45-47 credits and includes courses focused on the social, cultural, …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2019
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Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (BS)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
Students majoring in natural resource and environmental economics are prepared for a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors. With increasing competition for limited land, water, and …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2019
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Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate
- Saint Louis University (MO)
The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focuses on current issues, including environmental quality, climate change, sustainability of natural and nonrenewable resources, and the impact of human activities …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2019
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Global and Local Justice Minor
- Saint Louis University (MO)
Saint Louis University attracts many students who are moved to confront fundamental social problems such as poverty, injustice, or war. In order to address these and other problems meaningfully, you …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2019
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Geography (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The University of Massachusetts Amherst offer an MS degree in Geography for those who wish to study human geography, environmental geography, or Geographic Information Science and Technologies (GIST). This program …
- Posted Jan. 11, 2019
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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (BA)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The Environmental and Natural Resource Economics option prepares students to assist in public and private decisions about environmental and natural resource issues. Population and income growth are increasing the pressure …
- Posted Dec. 21, 2018
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PhD emphasis in Economics and Environmental Science (EES)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)
The Economics and Environmental Science (EES) emphasis at UCSB instills the ability to use economic tools in developing environmental approaches and policies. The program’s goal is to develop environmental economists …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2018
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Geography, Climate and Environmental Change Specialization (MS)
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
Requirements are the same as for the M.S. in Geography, with the additional requirements of a minimum of 9 graduate credits in the field of climate and environmental change. Suitable …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2018
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Geography (BS)
- State University of New York at Oneonta (NY)
SUNY Oneonta’s geography program has three tracks: General Geography, Geographic Information Systems, and Urban and Regional Planning. Their mission is to give students a well-rounded perspective of geographic knowledge and …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2018
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Social and Environmental Justice Minor
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI)
Given the many ways both humans and our planet's environment suffer grievous harm, it is fitting to provide an examination of some of the major kinds of harm as well …
- Posted Nov. 20, 2018
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Geography (BA)
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI)
Geographers explore the physical earth, our interactions with it, and how through the interactions among and between people and the environment, in the context of space, we shape our world, …
- Posted Nov. 20, 2018
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(Education for) Sustainable Development in Geography Education: review and outlook from a perspective of Germany
- Université du Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
- University of Hamburg
Nearly 15 years after the Rio Conference and 10 years after the Lucerne Declaration on Geographical Education for Sustainable Development we are interested to what extent the goals of this …
- Posted Nov. 13, 2018
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Laudato Si and UNSDGs: An Ignatian Framework for Teaching Human Geography
- St. Louis University High School (MO)
St. Louis University High School created an innovative Human Geography course incorporating the AP Human Geography curriculum with studies of Ignatian values based on Pope Francis' 'Laudato Si: On Care …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Environmental, Energy, and Resource Economics Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
The Environmental, Energy, and Resource Economics Minor is one of three applied economics minors offered at the The Dyson School. Applied economics minors are available to all undergraduate students at …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2018
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