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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Master in Urban Planning & Environmental Policy
- Texas Southern University (TX)
The Master of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy trains students to become policy-oriented planners and environmental policy analysts and to assume leadership positions in planning and environmental policy-related organizations. The …
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Master of Applied Sciences, Environmental Engineering
- University of Delaware (DE)
Students whose undergraduate degrees are in non-engineering majors are awarded the Master of Applied Sciences (MAS) degree. The MAS degree is also an option for students who choose to utilize …
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Master of Architecture with a Focus in Sustainability
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
The program is founded upon the principle that architecture programs can no longer afford to teach anything other than sustainable architecture. In addition to courses in industrial ecology, sustainable science …
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Master of City & Regional Planning
- University of Texas at Arlington (TX)
Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the fourth largest metropolitan region in the country, both the City and Regional Planning Master’s Degree program and PhD in Urban …
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Master of City & Regional Planning
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Campus (NJ)
The Master of City and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) degree is generally recognized as the professional degree in the field. The M.C.R.P. program prepares students for practice in planning as well …
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Master of City & Regional Planning (MCRP)
- Clemson University (SC)
The MCRP program taps the diverse resources of other planning-related departments in the University such as architecture, landscape architecture, economics, political science, civil engineering, industrial management, sociology, environmental and transportation …
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Master of City & Regional Planning with a Concentration in Energy, Environment, & Sustainability
- The Ohio State University (OH)
This concentration centers on planning issues related to the sustainable development and optimal management of our natural resources, and in particular, problems associated with the sustainable interaction of built and …
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Master of City & Regional Planning with specialization in Environmental Planning & Management
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
In light of the highly interdisciplinary nature of environmental planning, coursework is designed to emphasize the functioning of natural and human-generated environmental systems, the design and implementation of environmental policies, …
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Master of City Planning
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
A collection of subjects and requirements to be taken during the students two years in the MCP program constitute a core experience viewed as central to the professional program and …
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Master of City Planning with a Concentration in Land Use, Transportation, & Environmental Planning
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
The Master of City Planning degree requires completion of 19 course units, including course requirements from the core curriculum and one of six concentration areas. In addition, all students must …
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Master of Civil Engineering Program
- Norwich University (VT)
Few career paths are as vital as civil engineering, when it comes to creating the future of modern civilization. Civil engineers are essential in supporting and improving aging infrastructures, developing …
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Master of Community & Regional Planning
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC)
The objectives of the MCRP program are to prepare students for a long-term career in planning. The program is structured to provide: 1) a core of planning theory, urban theory …
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Master of Community & Regional Planning
- The University of New Mexico (NM)
This emphasis is designed for students who are interested in the relationships between human communities, settlements, and their ecological contexts. It will prepare students for practice, research and professional careers …
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Master of Community & Regional Planning (MCRP)
- University of British Columbia (BC)
The SCARP Masters Program is a generalist degree providing basic expertise across a number of substantive areas and the ability to critically integrate perspectives from each area. The program's strength …
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Master of Community Planning
- University of Cincinnati (OH)
The Master of Community Planning (MCP) program is a two-year professional program that accommodates various geographic scales as well as different planning subjects related to planning and the design of …
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Master of Community Planning
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Urban Studies and Planning (URSP) Program at the University of Maryland brings together an active community of scholars and students to creatively confront the issues facing our cities and …
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Master of Energy Engineering
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Master of Energy Engineering program at UIC is a unique, self-contained, fully accredited non-thesis program taught at night. Structured to meet the needs of working students, each course is …
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Master of Engineering in Energy Systems
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
The graduate option program in Energy and Sustainability Engineering (EaSE) is designed to provide the components of breadth and depth for students who are enrolled in a departmental masters or …
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Master of Environment
- Australian National University
The Master of Environment is a flexible interdisciplinary coursework degree which allows students to develop a program of advanced learning suited to their individual interests and skills in environment and …
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Master of Environment & Sustainability
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The MES is a thesis-based program that provides students with the opportunities and skills to advance their understanding of sustainability challenges in today’s world. Education in complex problem solving, the …
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Master of Environmental Assessment Online
- North Carolina State University (NC)
The Master of Environmental Assessment Degree and the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment programs are internet-based Distance Education programs. There are no seated or face-to-face classes, which allows us to …
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Master of Environmental Design Planning
- University of Calgary (AB)
The Faculty of Environmental Design (EVDS) has over 35 years experience delivering an innovative, interdisciplinary, design-based, graduate planning program. Throughout its history, the EVDS planning program has provided its students …
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Master of Environmental Law & Policy
- University of Vermont (VT)
The Masters of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP)/Masters of Science in Natural Resources (MSNR) Dual Degree Program offered by Vermont Law School's Environmental Law Center and the University of Vermont's …
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Master of Environmental Management
- Duke University (NC)
The Master of Environmental Management (MEM) degree teaches students how to analyze and manage natural environments for human benefit and ecosystem health. MEM students choose one of seven specialized concentrations …
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Master of Environmental Management
- Yale University (CT)
The Master of Environmental Management degree prepares students for careers in environmental policy and analysis, green business, design and planning, conservation and stewardship, education, consulting, and journalism. The program requires …
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Master of Environmental Management
- Portland State University (OR)
The Masters in Environmental Management (MEM) degree teaches students how to analyze and manage natural environments for human benefit and ecosystem health. The Environmental Science and Management MEM course curriculum …
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Master of Environmental Management
- University of North Dakota (ND)
The mission of the Masters of Environmental Management is to provide an integrated and creative learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, critical thinking, and practical engagement especially in management of …
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Master of Environmental Science (MESc)
- Yale University (CT)
The Master of Environmental Science degree is intended for students wishing to work in non-forest related environmental issues. The course of study includes formalized training in the philosophy and practice …
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Master of Environmental Science & Management
- University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)
The Bren School welcomes to the Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) program students who bring a firm commitment to their academic studies and intend to pursue careers as …
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Master of Environmental Science & Management
- University of Rhode Island (RI)
The Masters of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental Masters Degree program within URI’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) that is focused on building …
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Master of Environmental Studies
- Evergreen State College, The (WA)
Required core programs are taught by faculty teams trained in the social, biological and physical sciences; electives provide opportunities for students to develop more specialized training in subjects related to …
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Master of Environmental Studies
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Be part of the exciting interdisciplinary intellectual community at Penn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) who are focused on advanced study of the environment through the Master of …
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Master of Environmental Studies in Planning (MES)
- University of Waterloo (ON)
This program is designed for people with interests in applied research, policy and planning practice. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and integrative approaches to planning and research practices.
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Master of Forest Science (MFS)
- Yale University (CT)
The Master of Forest Science degree is intended for those students wishing to work in forest-related topics. The course of study includes formalized training in the philosophy and practice of …
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Master of Forestry (MF)
- Yale University (CT)
The MF degree is intended for students wishing to pursue professional careers in the management and policy of forest resources. These professional opportunities can be private-sector forest management-corporate or consulting; …
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Master of GIS for Sustainability Management
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
Geared to those who want to enter or advance in the GIS field, the UW Master of GIS for Sustainability Management is the only program of its kind. You'll use …
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Master of Legal Studies (Environmental Law)
- University of Auckland
The Masters of Legal Studies (MLS) is for graduates who do not have a Law undergraduate degree but whose work involves legal issues and dealing with legislation. The programme has …
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Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Urban Planning
- George Washington University (DC)
- Murdoch University (Western Australia)
Units examine the institutional and legal framework for planning, and address the main policy challenges involved in planning sustainable communities. Issues covered include transport and land use, housing and infrastructure, …
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Master of Resource & Environmental Management (MREM)
- Dalhousie University (NS)
The MREM is a full-time 16-month course-based program that’s designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in natural resource and environmental management. With a curriculum …
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Master of Science in Ecological Design
- Conway School of Landscape Design (MA)
The Conway School Graduate Program in Sustainable Landscape Planning + Design is the only institution of its kind in North America. Its focus is sustainable landscape planning and design. Each …
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Master of Science in Science, Technology, & Environmental Policy
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MS–STEP) at the Humphrey School is one of the few programs in the nation to prepare individuals with backgrounds in …
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Master of Strategic Leadership Toward Sustainability
- Blekinge Institute of Technology
The aim of this programme is for each Master's graduate to: Have a thorough understanding of an intellectually strict, widely applicable framework for strategic sustainable development. To develop leadership capabilities …
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Master of Sustainable Agriculture
- Charles Sturt University (NSW)
The Sustainable Agriculture program brings together studies in the three key domains of sustainability: agricultural and natural systems; agribusiness; and the humanities. Through the development of creative and critical perspectives …
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Master of Sustainable Development Practice
- University of Florida (FL)
The University of Florida MDP program is part of the Global MDP Association, which consists of 26 MDP programs in 19 countries around the world. Initiated with the generous support …
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Master of Sustainable Environmental Management (MSEM)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Master of Sustainable Environmental Management (MSEM) program is an interdisciplinary, course-based, professional-style program that can be completed within one year of full-time study. However, students can study on a …
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Master of Urban & Environmental Planning
- University of Virginia (VA)
The Master of Urban and Environmental Planning program prepares students to become responsible practitioners in a variety of public, private, and non-profit settings. Graduates are eligible for certification by the …
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Master of Urban & Environmental Planning
- Griffith University (Queensland)
This postgraduate program has Commonwealth supported places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make …
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Master of Urban & Regional Planning
- Portland State University (OR)
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning is a two-year, 72 credit professional degree program designed for those interested in working as professional planners. The curriculum includes a 46-credit core …
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Master of Urban & Regional Planning
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
Established in 1973, the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program at VCU is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board and provides professional grounding in the theory and methodology of …
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Master of Urban & Regional Planning
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree is designed to produce professionals able to think across fields of expertise to see and act upon the links among environmental …
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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.