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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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Environmental Engineering (Minor)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
Environmental engineers design systems and solve pressing problems in all areas related to the environment and public health; sustainable design of drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment and solid hazardous …
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Environmental Science (Minor)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
A minor in environmental science at Mines gives students tools needed to detect and mitigate environmental contamination and an overall academic preparation for a science or engineering career. This minor …
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Environmental Sciences (BS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Bachelor of Science degree allows students to specialize in the environmental aspects of either the physical or biological science. Each of these areas of specialization emphasizes broad and comprehensive …
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Environmental Sciences (BA)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes a combination of social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. The B.A. in environmental sciences prepares students for entry-level positions and graduate opportunities in many …
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Coastal Engineering (BS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
Coastal communities face a wide range of challenges associated with rising seas, hurricanes, long-term shoreline change, human and ecosystem health, and increasing development. An innovative and trained coastal workforce is …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Sustainability Minor examines the interconnected nature of the triple bottom line of sustainability, including environmental stewardship, social integrity, and economic stability.
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Climate Change Sciences (Minor)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Climate Change Sciences minor at UNCW offers students an interdisciplinary understanding of climate change, covering its origins, effects, and future impacts. The program includes courses in geosciences, climatology, and …
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Environmental Studies (MS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Master of Science in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed for professionals, practitioners, citizens and students who wish to strengthen their knowledge of the environment. Choose from …
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Coastal & Ocean Policy (MS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Master of Coastal and Ocean Policy (MCOP) is a professional, non-thesis, interdisciplinary degree program that immerses students in a unique curriculum aimed at advancing technical knowledge of coastal and …
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Environmental Studies & Public Administration (MS EVS/MPA)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The dual-degree program is offered jointly by the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Public and International Affairs. Full-time students will earn two degrees – a Master of Science in Environmental …
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Sustainable Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey equips students with skills to address environmental challenges through innovative solutions. The program covers energy efficiency, clean technology, …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Sustainable Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey equips students with skills to address environmental challenges through innovative solutions. The program covers energy efficiency, clean technology, …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Sustainable Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Santa Fe
Focused on designing business strategies focused on the availability and replenishment of natural resources. Some competencies developed in the academic program include: Designing sustainable energy processes, Improving production processes by …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Santa Fe
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Sustainable Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Querétaro
Focused on designing business strategies focused on the availability and replenishment of natural resources. Some competencies developed in the academic program include: Designing sustainable energy processes, Improving production processes by …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Querétaro
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Sustainability Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Puebla
Focused on designing business strategies focused on the availability and replenishment of natural resources. Some competencies developed in the academic program include: Designing sustainable energy processes, Improving production processes by …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Puebla
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Guadalajara
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Estado de México
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Sustainability Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Ciudad de México
Focused on designing business strategies focused on the availability and replenishment of natural resources. Some competencies developed in the academic program include: Designing sustainable energy processes, Improving production processes by …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Ciudad de México
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Environmental Science (BS)
- John Carroll University (OH)
As an environmental science major, students receive broad training among John Carroll science majors, applying diverse skills to opportunities focused on protecting natural resources and wildlife for future generations. The …
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Tourism Management (BTM)
- Capilano University (BC)
The Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree at Capilano University prepares students for careers in the tourism industry through a comprehensive curriculum that includes business management, marketing, and sustainable tourism practices. …
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Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
Offered by the College of Life Sciences and the department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, the Environmental Science and Sustainability major prepares students to address some of the world’s greatest …
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Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation (BS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation program at BYU is designed to help students become qualified for natural resource management jobs. Students are required to complete a core block of major …
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Biodiversity and Conservation (BS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The Biodiversity and Conservation program was designed to help students become broadly trained in biological disciplines related to documenting and preserving biodiversity. This includes rigorous training in organismal biology, evolution, …
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Global Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
Global Environmental Studies minor stands out in its recognition of the inherently interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems and their potential solutions, offering a bridge from environmental studies to the humanities …
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Global and Community Impact (Minor)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The minor in global and community impact teaches social impact skills that empower and prepare students to make a sustainable difference in the nonprofit, government, impact investing, and corporate social …
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Environmental Science (Minor)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The Environmental Science minor can be earned by adding 17 credit hours in Environmental Science courses to the 30 credit hours of university core and graduation requirements. The minor can …
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Environmental Science (MS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
A master’s degree in environmental science provides students with research and education opportunities in environmental protection and remediation and in plant growth and physiology. Students select graduate coursework in soil …
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Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation (MS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
A master’s degree in wildlife and wildlands conservation emphasizes the scientific method in developing critical thinking and analytical skills applied to conservation an management problems related to wildlife ecology, wildlands, …
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Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation PhD
- Brigham Young University (UT)
A doctoral degree in wildlife and wildlands conservation emphasizes the scientific method in developing critical thinking and analytical skills applied to conservation and management problems related to wildlife ecology, wildlands, …
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Sustainable Management (Minor)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
A Minor in Sustainable Management which provides the opportunity to learn how to develop and implement policies that help keep communities sustainable. Any Indiana University students enrolled in a baccalaureate …
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Sustainable Technologies (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This certificate is designed to address a growing need for professionals who can contribute to the green global workforce with knowledge in sustainable practices in current technologies. The Sustainable Technologies …
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Public Affairs, Environmental Policy and Sustainability (MPA)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program at the O’Neill School at IUPUI will advance your understanding of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest. Our 39-credit-hour …
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Environmental and Natural Resources Law (JD)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law offers a J.D in Environmental and Natural Resources Law offering the opportunity to study environmental, energy and natural resources law. IU …
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Global Health and Sustainable Development (MS)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development provides you with the foundation you need to spark change. This degree prepares you to use your expertise to improve …
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Public Health, Product Stewardship (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a 15-credit hour program of study designed to meet the needs of working public health …
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This certificate program is designed to address industry's increased needs for engineers having expertise in EV/HEV/PHEV. It will prepare today's engineers to be competitive in taking on the new challenges …
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Energy Management and Assessment (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This is a 12-credit hour (4 courses) Graduate Certificate in Energy Management and assessment. This certificate program is designed to address industry's increased needs for engineers who have expertise in …
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Environmental and Natural Resources Law (JD Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
A Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resource Law will be awarded to enrolled JD candidates who complete at least 6 approved courses totaling at least 15 credit hours in …
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Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science (BA)
- American University of Central Asia
This course is an introduction to ecological, economic, political, and sociocultural perspectives on relationships between humans and the rest of the natural world. Environmental Management is concerned not only with …
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Liberal Arts Studies - Urban Planning & Design (concentration)
- American University of Central Asia
Concentration in Urban Planning and Design (UPD) is a multi-disciplinary program of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department (LAS). The aim of the concentration is to prepare students for careers …
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Anthropology, Urbanism and International Development (MA)
- American University of Central Asia
Our MA program offers students a path to an advanced academic or professional career in one of the three unique fields: Anthropology, Urbanism or International Development. A degree in this …
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Interdisciplinary Environmental Science
- Weber State University (UT)
This program provides the opportunity to choose from a broad suite of courses across all departments within the College of Science — Botany & Plant Ecology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth …
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Energy Engineering (BS)
- Weber State University (UT)
Energy Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with energy efficiency, power generation, energy services, facility management, environmental compliance, sustainable energy and renewable energy. One of the more recent …
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Environmental Sciences and Sustainability (BS)
- American University of Sharjah
Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability integrates environmental sustainability with biology, chemistry and other related sciences, as well as the humanities and social sciences and other …
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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.