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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Geography and Environmental Sustainability (Minor)
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
The Geography and Environmental Sustainability degree will introduce you to modern academic geography and help you get involved in the local, regional and international community. You’ll learn about the physics …
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Geography (MA)
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
The M.A. in Geography degree is designed to give graduate students the ability to analyze social processes and the physical environment across a range of cultures and historical periods, using …
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Urban and Regional Planning (MS)
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
The program has a strong focus on land use planning; design; policy; and economic, environmental, and cultural issues that shape urban and regional land development patterns in terms of infrastructure, …
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Environmental Sustainability (Graduate Certificate)
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability is a 15-hour certificate designed to meet the needs of prospective students interested in developing knowledge in environmental sustainability. The purpose …
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High-Performance Design and Sustainability (Graduate Certificate
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
A certificate in High-Performance Design and Sustainability provides students with the theoretical knowledge and applied skills to understand how buildings impact the environment and how building performance, in terms of …
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City and Regional Planning (BS)
- California State University, Fresno (CA)
Urban and regional planners develop land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize transportation infrastructure and public facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan …
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City and Regional Planning (Minor)
- California State University, Fresno (CA)
The City and Regional Planning Minor consists of 21 units of urban planning and geography courses as well as courses related to urban issues from other departments in the College …
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Water (Minor)
- California State University, Fresno (CA)
This interdisciplinary minor gives students a comprehensive understanding of water, its uses and significance to human and environmental health, and applications to various fields like politics and law, communications, sociology, …
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Environmental Science (BA)
- Barnard College (NY)
The Environmental Science curriculum recognizes the need for well-trained scientists to cope with balancing human requirements and environmental conservation. Majors acquire an understanding of earth systems by taking courses in …
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Environment and Sustainability (BA)
- Barnard College (NY)
The Environment and Sustainability major was approved by the Barnard Faculty in the Fall of 2017, growing out of a revised and renamed version of the Environmental Policy major. Sustainability …
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Urban Studies, Environmental Science (Specialization)
- Barnard College (NY)
Majors build an intellectual foundation that combines interdisciplinary coursework and a concentration of study within a single field. The program enables students to explore and understand the urban experience in …
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History (BA) - Environment (Concentrations)
- Barnard College (NY)
Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary inquiry; this concentration field aims at equipping students with a historical perspective on the environmental issues we face in the contemporary world. Understanding such global …
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Sustainability Science (Minor)
- Kean University (NJ)
This 15-credit minor provides you students with knowledge of how to incorporate technology, science, and society into environmental sustainability and is an ideal complement to majors including, but not limited …
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Environmental Justice (Minor)
- Kean University (NJ)
This interdisciplinary 18-19 credit minor introduces students to a broad array of issues, challenges, social movements, and areas of contestation surrounding environmental justice. Students can choose from a special array …
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Sustainability Management (BBA)
- Loyola University Maryland (MD)
As a sustainability management major in Loyola’s Sellinger School of Business, you’ll examine how corporations deliver value to people, planet, and profit while creating and sustaining a competitive advantage. Guided …
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Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Loyola University Maryland (MD)
The environmental studies minor was created and developed by faculty from a variety of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, communication, economics, engineering, fine arts, history, law and social responsibility, philosophy, theology, …
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Geography & Environmental Resources (BS)
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
The Geography & Environmental Resources Bachelor of Science offers an integrative perspective on the relations among social, political, economic, and biophysical processes that affect interconnections between people, environments, and places …
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Sustainable Agriculture (Concentration)
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
The concentration in Sustainable Agriculture is an emphasis available to students in the Agricultural Studies major. Sustainable Agriculture is a design approach for agro-ecosystems. With a focus on long-term sustainability, …
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Environmental & Resource Studies (Minor)
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
The minor in Environmental and Resource Studies is an interdisciplinary program, housed in Geography and Environmental Resources, open to students in any major. It is intended for students who are …
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Environmental Sciences (Concentration)
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
The concentration in Environmental Sciences acquaints students with environmental problems and research in the areas of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physical Sciences. Students will complete courses in each of these …
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Interdisciplinary Studies - Geospatial Analysis of Human-Environmental Change (MS) (Concentration)
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
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Environmental Landscape Management (2-year Diploma)
- Seneca Polytechnic (ON)
In this unique two-year diploma program, the majority of your outdoor training will take place on this land. You will study ecology, traditional types of landscaping, practical skills and receive …
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Global Hospitality Sustainable Leadership (Certificate)
- Seneca Polytechnic (ON)
This eight-month graduate certificate program will prepare students for a career in global hospitality with applicable skills in sustainable leadership, project management and strategic decision-making. Students will respond to the …
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Liberal Studies (BA) - Sustainability (Focus)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WI)
Design your own major with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire liberal studies bachelor's degree. This interdisciplinary offering allows you to select classes based on your own interests and scholarly objectives …
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Environment, Society, and Culture, (Minor)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WI)
The Environment, Society, and Culture minor enables students to apply interdisciplinary approaches to investigate the human and ecological dimensions of environmental issues, including climate change, environmental justice, pollution, and sustainable …
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Sustainability and Climate Action (Certificate)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WI)
This certificate is for students who are concerned about the escalating climate crisis and who seek the foundational understanding and skills to lead societal and technological transitions necessary to achieve …
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American Indian Studies (BA/Minor)
- California State University, San Marcos (CA)
American Indian Studies (AIS) at CSU San Marcos is committed to Indigenous academic excellence and community based participatory research. A Major and Minor in AIS are offered. Our goal is …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- OCAD University (ON)
The Sustainability Minor draws on the existing courses and expertise at OCAD University to develop a nexus of courses that develop a student‚Äôs capacity to engage with the broad environmental …
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Environmental Sciences (BS)
- University of Minnesota, Crookston (MN)
The scope of environmental sciences encompasses a broad spectrum of fields from human health to global economy. It is an interdisciplinary science incorporating an understanding of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, …
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Natural Resources (BS)
- University of Minnesota, Crookston (MN)
This combination enables graduates to work with a variety of resources and people and to build a career tailored to their interests. Students select one of the following emphases: • …
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Horticulture (BS)
- University of Minnesota, Crookston (MN)
The BS in horticulture is a career-oriented program that combines science-based education, liberal arts education, and technical training. All horticulture students are introduced to botany, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- University of Minnesota, Crookston (MN)
The minor in sustainability is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the three pillars of sustainability-economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social progress-allowing graduates to fully understand, articulate, …
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Environmental Sciences (Minor)
- University of Minnesota, Crookston (MN)
The environmental sciences minor introduces students to the core concepts of environmental sciences. Students will gain an overall understanding of environmental sciences and its importance in today's society. This minor …
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Soils (Minor)
- University of Minnesota, Crookston (MN)
A minor in soils will provide students within related fields of study such as Agronomy, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Turf Management, Biology, and Environmental Science with a foundation of the physical, …
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Environmental Science (BS)
- University of North Carolina Pembroke (NC)
The Environmental Science B.S. program at UNC Pembroke integrates biology, chemistry, geology, and math to address environmental issues. Core courses cover principles of biology and ecology, field botany and zoology, …
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Sustainable Agriculture (Minor)
- University of North Carolina Pembroke (NC)
The Sustainable Agriculture minor at UNC Pembroke provides students with foundational knowledge in sustainable agricultural practices. Core courses include Principles of Biology, Principles of Sustainable Agriculture, Plant Cropping and Weed …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- University of North Carolina Pembroke (NC)
Sustainability is commonly defined as meeting the needs of our present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their goals. The Sustainability Minor is an 18-credit interdisciplinary …
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Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Valparaiso University (IN)
The environmental engineering department teaches students to develop the professional skills needed to work collaboratively with others to engineer solutions that protect our environment and use resources in a sustainable …
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Environmental Science (BA/BS)
- Valparaiso University (IN)
Valparaiso University's comprehensive Environmental Science major exposes you to the interdisciplinary reach of environmental issues, and provides you with the scientific foundation needed to assess environmental systems and address the …
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Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Valparaiso University (IN)
This minor will broaden the experiences of students with traditional majors in the College of Arts and Sciences by exposing them to approaches used by various disciplines and sectors of …
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Humane Education – M.A., M.Ed., Graduate Certificate
- Valparaiso University (IN)
Help create a better world for all people, animals, and the earth through Humane Education. Humane Education is a unified course of study that explores the connections between human rights, …
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Climate Studies (BA)
- Vanderbilt University (TN)
The program in climate and environmental studies offers a highly unique major in climate studies and a minor in environmental and sustainability studies. The program provides a timely opportunity for …
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Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) (BA)
- Vanderbilt University (TN)
Students in EES participate in field and laboratory work as an important part of their studies. The relatively small size of the faculty and student body allows many opportunities for …
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Environmental and Sustainability Studies (Minor)
- Vanderbilt University (TN)
Human beings and their societies interact with and alter Earth’s natural environment. The environmental and sustainability studies minor allows the student to examine human interaction with the environment from the …
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Environmental Science (Minor)
- Vanderbilt University (TN)
Environmental science is the study of how the earth’s natural environmental processes work, how they have been or can be modified by humans and society, and how such modifications impact …
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Energy and Environmental Systems (Minor)
- Vanderbilt University (TN)
The minor in energy and environmental systems is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the fundamentals of energy systems and their impact on the environment. The future …
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Geography and Environmental Studies (BA)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (CO)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies is to provide students with an understanding of the discipline of geography. This includes courses in physical, …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (CO)
The interdisciplinary minor in Sustainability includes courses from a variety of departments and colleges at UCCS. Many of these emphasize experiential, project-based, and service learning. The minor is designed to …
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Physics (BS) - Energy Sciences (Concentration)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (CO)
The Bachelor of Science program in physics is designed to help students attain their professional goals in physics. Four options within the Bachelor of Science program enable students to achieve …
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Women’s Ethnic Studies (WEST) (BA/Minor/Certificate)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (CO)
The WEST major and minor- as well as their certificate programs in Native American, Latino/a, Gender & Sexuality, and Global Studies-center on the histories, experiences, and cultural expressions of women …
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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.