Curriculum
Introduction
One of the primary functions of colleges and universities is to educate students. By training and educating future leaders, scholars, workers, and professionals; higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to understand and address sustainability challenges. Institutions that offer courses covering sustainability issues help equip their students to lead society to a sustainable future.
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Leading Green Business Transformation (Professional Certificate)
- Stanmore School of Business
The Professional Certificate in Leading Green Business Transformation equips professionals with the skills to drive sustainable change in organizations. This program focuses on green business strategies, sustainable innovation, and eco-friendly …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Planetary Health (MSc)
- University of Edinburgh
Planetary Health examines these factors and their consequences, and looks at ways in which redesigning, connecting, and leveraging the world’s interdependent health, environment, and economic systems could offer new global …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Environment and Resources (PhD)
- Stanford University (CA)
E-IPER's PhD in Environment and Resources degree program is designed to enable students to become first-rate interdisciplinary researchers and acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in both academic and …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Sustainability in Health (Master)
- Università degli Studi di Torino
Join the frontier of advancing a healthier future for people and planet by elevating your career with the Sustainability in Health Master's degree, designed to shape professionals into Health Sustainability …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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One Health/Planetary Health (MPH)
- James Lind Institute
One Health is one of the most emerging disciplines in the realm of public health. The One Health paradigm focuses on the holistic and interconnectedness of animals, humans, plants, and …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Environment, Climate & Health (MPH, Concentration)
- Cornell University (NY)
Our MPH Program prepares students in the Environment, Climate & Health concentration to understand and respond to the negative impacts environmental change and climate change have on health. Through coursework …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Emergency Preparedness & Management (MPH, Concentration)
- Cornell University (NY)
Our MPH Program prepares students in the Emergency Preparedness & Management concentration to manage risks and take action in times of crisis. Our courses are focused on helping students develop …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Interdisciplinary Program in Envrionment and Resources (E-IPER) (Joint or Dual Master)
- Stanford University (CA)
The E-IPER Joint or Dual Master of Science (MS) degree in Environment and Resources provides Stanford students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the science, technology and engineering that …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Climate and Health (MS)
- University of Miami (FL)
The program trains future generations of professionals, research analysts, planners, decision-makers and leaders to address the intricate relationship between human health and climate, climate change and weather patterns and weather …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Engineering, Sustainability and Health (MS)
- University of San Diego (CA)
the University of San Diego has created the transdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health (MESH) degree program. Specific technical training or complicated math calculations are not part …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Master of Planetary Health (Master)
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Planetary Health is emerging as a new scientific and professional field aimed at promoting profound changes in our societies to continue to improve the health of humanity within the sustainable …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Global and Planetary Health (MSc)
- Durham University
The MSc in Global and Planetary Health offers an in-depth study into the challenging and complex issues which have emerged around global health and environmental sustainability and are making a …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Climate Change & Planetary Health (MSc)
- London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine (Middlesex)
In this program, you will explore the interconnectedness of global environmental systems, such as heat stress, food systems, air pollution, and biodiversity loss, and their significant impact on human health. …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Global Challenges (Online Learning) (MSc)
- University of Edinburgh
The MSc Global Challenges program offers a unique, cutting-edge approach to tackling the complex, interconnected global issues we face today. This multidisciplinary online program will equip you with the knowledge …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Environment and Human Health (MSc)
- University of Exeter (Devon)
This program is ideal for graduates planning or already pursuing a career in public health, health promotion, environmental health and protection, occupational health, and related research and practice fields. Designed …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Climate Change and Health Care (MPH)
- The University of Arizona (AZ)
Students who graduate with an MPH concentration in Climate Change and Health will learn to integrate and implement a portfolio of public health methods to address the impacts of climate …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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One Health (MPH)
- The University of Arizona (AZ)
The MPH in One Health is offered as a MEZCOPH interdisciplinary concentration administered through the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The One Health paradigm recognizes that multi-disciplinary efforts at the …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Public and Environmental Health (BHS)
- Auckland University of Technology
Public and Environmental Health major is committed to human rights, health equity and social justice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te whare tapa whā – the four cornerstones of physical, …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Global Challenges (BASc)
- Brunel University London (Middlesex)
This programme prepares you with critical perspectives and practical skills needed to respond to urgent global challenges in politics, society, culture, environment and development. We build on Brunel’s renowned applied …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Planetary Wellbeing (Minor)
- Pompeu Fabra University
The principal objective of this course is to expand knowledge and to understand the complex, interrelated and systemic problems threatening human and animal wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Global Environmental Change and Planetary Health (MSc)
- Cranfield University
The MSc in Global Environmental Change and Planetary Health equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to address the pressing environmental crises of today. This program prepares you to …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Planetary and One Health (MSc)
- University of Liverpool
This MSc programme addresses the escalating threats from emerging diseases originating from human-animal interactions, driven by environmental and climate change, global travel and trade, food insecurity, deforestation and biodiversity loss, …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Planetary Health (SDG Summer School) (Bachelor/Masters)
- University of Geneva
The theme of the 2025 edition of the SDG Summer School is “Planetary Health” with a focus on gathering and analysing data about the impact of climate change on human …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Planetary Health Studies (PhD)
- Universidade de Lisboa
The Doctoral Programme in Planetary Health at the University of Lisbon addresses critical global challenges at the intersection of health, environmental, social, and political sciences. Through a holistic approach, the …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Planetary Health (Bachelors/Masters)
- Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Planetary Health BIP is offered jointly by Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, VID Specialized University (Norway), Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria), Ede Christian University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), Technical …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Planetary Health Action Certificate
- Swiss School of Public Health
This MSc programme addresses the escalating threats from emerging diseases originating from human-animal interactions, driven by environmental and climate change, global travel and trade, food insecurity, deforestation and biodiversity loss, …
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Webinar: Building the Climate Workforce: University Fellowship Models That Work
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- AASHE (MA)
- Environmental Defense Fund (DC)
- Indiana University
While academic programs provide essential theoretical foundations, students passionate about climate careers need additional hands-on experience to develop the applied skills employers seek. Enter: climate fellowship programs. These programs serve …
- Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Teaching toolkits for embedding sustainability into your teaching and learning
- University College London (London)
In this toolkit: * What is Educational Sustainable Development (ESD)? * Why does ESD matter? * How can I embed ESD in my teaching? * Key takeaways * Further help …
- Posted Oct. 2, 2025
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Sustainability Passport Program: Incentivizing Employee Engagement
- University of Virginia (VA)
- AASHE (MA)
This session will delve into the developmental process and key insights gained from launching the UVA Sustainability Passport, a rewards and recognition program for employees. Designed to guide and incentivize …
- Posted Oct. 2, 2025
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From Digital Natives to Smart Citizens: Empowering Tech-Savvy Students through Instructional Innovation
- University of Central Florida (FL)
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) recognized the growing emphasis on integrating sustainability education across diverse academic disciplines in higher education. …
- Posted Sept. 15, 2025
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Student researcher at UC San Diego
- University of California San Diego (CA)
UC San Diego's new Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement provides greater opportunities for undergraduate students to explore and learn about the multifaceted nature of climate change.
- Posted Aug. 21, 2025
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Sustainable energy
- Mohawk College (ON)
Mohawk College Energy Systems Engineering Technology student, Madi, measures the energy captured by a solar panel on the roof of Mohawk College’s Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation. The Joyce …
- Posted Aug. 19, 2025
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Conservation of snapping turtle habitat
- Mohawk College (ON)
Caption: Mohawk College Environmental Technician student, KC examines turtle eggs as part of a project to restore a snapping turtle nesting habitat at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario.
- Posted Aug. 19, 2025
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Conservation of snapping turtle habitat
- Mohawk College (ON)
Mohawk College Environmental Technician students, Madi, KC and Jori examine turtle eggs as part of their project to restore a snapping turtle nesting habitat at Christie Lake Conservation Area in …
- Posted Aug. 19, 2025
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Institutional Highlights: Transformative Sustainability Project (TSP)
- American University of Sharjah
To be added to the Institutional Highlights section of the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index:
Transformative Sustainability Project - The Transformative Sustainability Project (TSP) is a virtual exchange project at American …
- Posted Aug. 19, 2025
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ASU Image for SCI
- Arizona State University (AZ)
Hi there! Harrison Sharp from Arizona State University's Sustainability Practices team following up on request for images for this year's SCI featuring a story about our new sustainability general education …
- Posted Aug. 19, 2025
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Actions and Hopes of the Sustainability-Focused Student
- College Pulse (CA)
A Student Voice survey of of 2,164 undergraduates from 114 colleges conducted by Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse in fall 2022 found that:
- Forty-five percent of respondents considered environmental …
- Posted Aug. 18, 2025
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The influence of sustainability education on students’ entrepreneurial intentions
- American University of Sharjah
- Bucharest University of Economic studies
- Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
Purpose:This study aims to examine the influence of sustainability education in 15 Indian universities and the mediating role of the theory of planned behavior in predicting students’ intentions to start …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Enlightening and empowering students to take action: Embedding sustainability into nursing curriculum
- Curtin University
- University of Wollongong (New South Wales)
Graduate nurses are set to face complex global challenges in their future careers. Yet, current pedagogical practices fall short in preparing the future workforce for what lies ahead. There is, …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Sustainability in supply chain management: using drawings to understand undergraduates' perceptions of sustainability
- Technological University Dublin (Dublin)
Purpose: This paper presents an interpretation of freehand drawings produced by supply chain management undergraduates in response to the question: “What is sustainability?” Having to explain sustainability pictorially forced students …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Exploring conceptions of sustainability education in initial teacher education: Perspectives from Australia, Canada and Scotland
- University of Toronto (ON)
- University of Edinburgh
- James Cook University (Queensland)
This paper draws on interview data to explore Australian, Canadian and Scottish teacher educators’ conceptions of sustainability education (SE) within initial teacher education (ITE). Findings were generated across three themes: …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Walking the talk: organising for social impact through performance management in European business schools
- University of St. Gallen
- Vienna University of Economics and Business
Universities, and business schools specifically, are experiencing a transformation of their societal mission. Similar to the STEM fields, business schools are nested in global competitive environments facing multiple competing pressures, …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Embedding a sustainability mindset in responsible management education
- Oxford Brookes University
Purpose: Organisational responses to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals depend on the competency and mindset of business leaders to lead responsibly. This study is informed and underpinned by the …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Seeing the wood for the trees: a heuristic framework to enable the integration of sustainability education in higher education settings
- Cardiff University
- De Montfort University
- Université Côte d’Azur
This paper puts forward a conceptual framework to support the dual challenges of strategic and practical integrative action of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) across Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). There …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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To know, feel and do: an instructional practice of higher education for sustainable development
- National Taichung University of Science and Technology
Purpose: The importance of multidimensional and engaging instruction for sustainable development goals (SDGs) in higher education cannot be overstated. Such instructions should motivate students not only to memorize and contemplate …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Sustainability and Environmental Communities of Practice’s Impact on News Content Diversity
- Michigan State University (MI)
Communities of practice (CoP) are distinct community groups that share a common interest in which they interact with one another to address problems and reach goals. In the present study, …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Transdisciplinary learning as a key leverage for sustainability transformations
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg
- Stockholm University
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Learning and transdisciplinary research are widely acknowledged as key components for achieving sustainability; however, the links between these concepts remain vague in the sustainability literature. Recently, emphasis has been given …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Recommendations to align higher education teaching with the UN sustainability goals – A scoping survey
- Loughborough University (Leics)
- Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Global challenges such as climate change, limited resources, and an ever-growing world population demonstrate a perceptible impact on the lives of people around the globe. To tackle the arising issues …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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The Sustainability Literacy of Students: A Comparative Study between Turkey and the UK
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
In recent years, the sustainability literacy has become crucial for building more sustainable future. In this regard, a shift toward sustainability requires literate society on sustainability issues at global scale. …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Integrating sustainability into a higher education science communication course
- University of Copenhagen
The global problems faced today call for universities to prioritize science communication education and training. This article describes how sustainability was integrated into a master-level course in science communication through …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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This tab provides access to data collected through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS enables meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements developed with broad participation from the campus sustainability community.
All responses reference content from reports under the latest version of STARS, version 2.2. AASHE membership and log-in is required.
AC 1: Academic Courses
- Percentage of courses that are sustainability course offerings
- Percentage of academic departments with sustainability course offerings
- Inventory of sustainability course offerings (upload)
- Website URL - Sustainability course offerings
AC 2: Learning Outcomes
- Description of institution level sustainability learning outcomes
- List of degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability
- Percentage of students who graduate from programs that require an understanding of sustainability
- Website URL - Sustainability learning outcomes
AC 3: Undergraduate Program
- First sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program
- Second sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program
- Third sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program
- First sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration
- Second sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration
- Third sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration
AC 4: Graduate Program
- First sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- Second sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- Third sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- First sustainability-focused graduate-level minor or concentration
- Second sustainability-focused graduate-level minor or concentration
- Third sustainability-focused graduate-level minor or concentration
AC 5: Immersive Experience
- Description of the sustainability-focused immersive program(s)
- Second sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- Third sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
AC 6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
- Copy of the sustainability literacy assessment (upload)
- Copy of the sustainability literacy assessment (description)
- Website URL - Assessment of sustainability literacy
AC 7: Incentives for Developing Courses
- Description of the course development incentives
- Website URL - Incentives for developing sustainability courses
AC 8: Campus as a Living Laboratory
Additional analysis on scores and quantitative fields can be conducted using the STARS Benchmarking Tool.