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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MS in Environmental Sustainability
- University of Oklahoma (OK)
The Master of Science program in Environmental Sustainability has three objectives. One objective is to provide students with a cross-disciplinary understanding of the theory and practice of sustainability. A second …
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MS in Food Systems & Society
- Marylhurst University (OR)
The Master of Science (MS) in Food Systems and Society is an online graduate program focused on how to advance equitable food systems through analysis and inquiry. The MS in …
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MS in Geography & Environmental Engineering
- Johns Hopkins University (MD)
The MS degree is open to students with undergraduate degrees in engineering, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and other scientific disciplines. Concentrations for the MS Degree include Environmental Science and …
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MS in Geoscience
- Western Kentucky University (KY)
For the Geoscience Masters, a minimum of 30 semester hours are required in all the Thesis concentrations, with 12 semester hours in elective courses, 12 hours in departmental core courses, …
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MS in Industrial Ecology
- Technische Universiteit Delft
- Leiden University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
The Master's programme Industrial Ecology is jointly organised by Leiden University and Delft University of Technology. Industrial Ecology is an emergent scientific discipline that promotes a systemic approach to human …
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MS in Natural Resource Sciences
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln (NE)
The School of Natural Resources offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resource Sciences. The broad diversity of climate, habitat, hydrology, soils, …
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MS in Outdoor & Environmental Education
- Alaska Pacific University (AK)
The only program of its kind in Alaska (or almost anywhere!), APU’s Master of Science degree in Outdoor and Environmental Education (MSOEE) prepares professionals in outdoor-related careers, current teachers and …
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MS in Planning
- University of Arizona (AZ)
The Planning Degree Program prepares students to solve land use and community issues in contemporary society. The 2 year MS program exposes students to core courses in planning history, theory, …
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MS in Plant & Soil Sciences
- University of Vermont (VT)
The department of Plant and Soil Sciences at UVM offers several Master's degree options, including: Agroecology, Agronomy, Ecological Landscape Design, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Food Systems. Current research …
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MS in Regenerative Studies
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)
The Master of Science in Regenerative Studies (MSRS) was established in 2004 as a unique interdisciplinary program that prepares students to find successful solutions to environmental problems in the 21st …
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MS in Resilient & Sustainable Communities
- Green Mountain College (VT)
Green Mountain College's Master of Science degree in Resilient and Sustainable Communities (MRSC) is the first of its kind and is a truly unique program designed to give students the …
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MS in Resource Economics & Policy
- University of Maine (ME)
The Master of Science in Resource Economics and Policy program emphasizes how economic theory and tools can be applied to environmental, natural resource, energy, agriculture, and economic development problems. Students …
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MS in Resource Management & Conservation
- Antioch University, New England (NH)
The Master of Science in Resource Management and Conservation is designed for the professional who seeks an effective leadership role in 21st century environmental management. The impacts of development on …
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MS in Resource Management & Conservation
- Antioch University, Seattle (WA)
The Master of Science in Resource Management and Conservation is designed for the professional who seeks an effective leadership role in 21st century environmental management. The impacts of development on …
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MS in Sustainability
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The MS program in Sustainability addresses some of the most pressing concerns of the 21st century. Students learn innovative approaches to understand, research, and provide solutions to complex sustainability challenges. …
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MS and Dual MS/MBA in Sustainability, and Certificates
- Lipscomb University (TN)
Founded in 2008, Lispcomb's Master of Science in Sustainability is a 30-credit hour, 12-16-month, non-thesis program with 8-week long evening classes, conveniently offered on-campus, online, or as a mixed HyFlex …
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MS in Sustainability in the Urban Environment
- The City University of New York (NY)
To respond to the increasing demand for a workforce equipped to meet the sustainability challenges of the 21st century, City College of New York offers the Sustainability in the Urban …
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MS in Sustainability Management
- American University (DC)
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MSSM) program offers an interdisciplinary degree with courses from Kogod, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of International Service, and the …
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MS in Sustainability Management
- Columbia University (NY)
The MS in Sustainability Management is based upon years of experience in bridging research and practice, with a curriculum based on new and existing courses at the University, taught by …
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MS in Sustainability Management
- Illinois Institute of Technology (IL)
The Stuart MS in Sustainability Management is one of only a few programs of its kind in the world and the only environmental sustainability program in Chicago to be offered …
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MS in Sustainability Science
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The MS Sustainability Science (MS3) Program prepares students professionally for a broad range of sustainability-focused careers in industry, government, or the non-profit sector. Students will graduate with: (1) a systems-based …
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MS in Sustainable Building Systems
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Many aspects influence sustainability in the built environment: Site selection and environmental modification, design of buildings and structures, choice of materials and structural systems, selection and sizing of building energy …
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MS in Sustainable Design
- Philadelphia University (PA)
The MS in Sustainable Design is an award winning degree program that offers the the opportunity to explore sustainability through different avenues of study, ranging from design exploration to applied …
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MS in Sustainable Design
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
The MSSD, or Master of Science in Sustainable Design program, is designed for students who wish to prepare for the PhD or for employment in research, activism, or public policy. …
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MS in Sustainable Design
- The Catholic University of America (DC)
The School of Architecture and Planning's mission, Building Stewardship, focuses on preparing architects and designers to assume a personal responsibility for the welfare of the world. We stress the interdependence …
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MS in Sustainable Development
- American University in Cairo (Cairo)
The MSc program in Sustainable Development is designed to take advantage of sustainable development as an economic growth opportunity. This MSc program aims to create a whole new generation of …
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MS in Sustainable Development & Conservation Biology
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
CONS is an interdisciplinary and experiential approach to the problems of biological conservation in relation to economic development necessary to meet human needs. The primary goals of the CONS program …
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MS in Sustainable Energy
- Santa Clara University (CA)
Students interested in this major must satisfy the standard admissions criteria used by the School of Engineering, which include an undergraduate degree in a field of engineering (physics degrees will …
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MS in Sustainable Engineering
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
Sustainable engineering refers to the integration of social, environmental, and economic considerations into product, process, and energy system design methods. Additionally, sustainable engineering encourages the consideration of the complete product …
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MS in Sustainable Engineering
- Villanova University (PA)
Villanova’s Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering (MSSE) is a multi-disciplinary degree, ideal for those who are interested in gaining further expertise and knowledge with regard to the full environmental, …
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MS in Sustainable Environmental Systems
- Pratt Institute (NY)
The mission of the Programs for Sustainable Planning and Development is to provide a professionally-oriented education to a student body with diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds. Both the program …
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MS in Sustainable Food Systems
- Green Mountain College (VT)
Green Mountain College's Master of Science degree in Sustainable Food Systems (MSFS) is a truly unique program designed to prepare future leaders in the burgeoning food movement with a graduate …
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MS in Sustainable Management
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Stout (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Superior (WI)
Students who graduate with a Master of Science in Sustainable Management can expect to have a strong foundation for leading change in their current organizations or building new careers that …
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MS in Sustainable Systems
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The Masters of Science in Sustainable Systems (MS3) program is designed to produce environmental leaders with the skills to address our rapidly increasing environmental problems. MS3 graduates will acquire the …
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MS in Sustainable Systems Engineering
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Master of Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering program focuses on preparing students to understand, analyze and drive change within your organization as it relates to complex systems …
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MS in Sustainable Tourism
- East Carolina University (NC)
The MS in sustainable tourism is managed by the Center for Sustainable Tourism with oversight from an interdisciplinary faculty advisory committee. The sustainable tourism degree is designed for individuals interested …
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MS in Transportation Engineering
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The program welcomes applicants with undergraduate degrees in any scientific or engineering discipline.
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MS in Urban & Regional Policy
- Northeastern University (MA)
The Master of Urban and Regional Policy (MURP) provides sophisticated analytical skills combined with a thorough understanding of how cities and regions work for graduates who will occupy key research …
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MS in Urban Spatial Analytics
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Anyone who has used GoogleEarth or MapQuest or a GPS-based navigation system or GIS software understands the power and potential of spatial analysis. A recent U.S. Department of Labor study …
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MS in Water Resource Management
- California State University, Fresno (CA)
The Master of Science degree in Water Resource Management was developed to meet the growing demand for advanced knowledge in water resources and their use in the urban, industrial, and …
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MS in Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
- Villanova University (PA)
Villanova's Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (MSWREE) program is nationally-recognized for its cutting edge research and collaborative opportunities in the Villanova Center for the Advancement of …
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MS Leadership for Sustainability
- University of Vermont (VT)
This Low-residency Master of Science in Natural Resources with a concentration in Leadership for Sustainability is designed for emerging leaders who are committed to deepening their capacity to catalyze change …
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MSc in Agroecology
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences
The programme prepares students for a wide range of positions concerning conventional and organic agriculture and food systems, including advisory services and extension, development projects, management of agricultural and natural …
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MSc in Carbon Management
- University of Edinburgh
Carbon management is at the heart of tackling climate change and has rapidly become a central part of the global business environment. This is a growing sector with excellent employment …
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MSc in Carbon Storage & Capture
- University of Edinburgh
Geological reservoirs are vital for the hydrocarbon industry, drinking water supply and geological carbon storage. This programme provides training in reservoir geology and an overview of geological carbon storage including …
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MSc in Ecological Economics
- University of Edinburgh
Ecological Economics is the science and management of sustainability - linking environmental, social and economic systems. Economic principles are applied in virtually all decisions concerning conservation and environmental management. Students …
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MSc in Ecological Food Systems
- Schumacher College
Schumacher College is the first in the world to offer a postgraduate programme in Ecological Food Systems, developed in collaboration with Plymouth University, The Organic Research Centre (ORC), The Campaign …
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MSc in Environment & Development
- University of Edinburgh
The MSc in Environment and Development (E&D) is an interdisciplinary programme exploring the inter-dependencies between pressing environmental concerns and development pressures. It explores these themes from an informed theoretical perspective …
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MSc in Environment, Culture & Society
- University of Edinburgh
This MSc programme offers the opportunity for students to develop their interests at an advanced level within a multidisciplinary context by drawing on expertise from across the University, especially from …
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MSc in Environmental Economics & Environmental Management
- University of York
This course is aimed at people who want to pursue a career in environmental economics and environmental management. It can be taken either as a twelve-month Masters degree or nine-month …
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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.