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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Social Resiliency (Certificate)

  • Black Hills State University (SD)

The student will demonstrate awareness of international connections in issues such as ecology, business, aesthetics, politics, immigration, literature, technology, economics, and so on. Sociology offers a both a concentration in ...

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Environmental Studies (Certificate)

  • John Abbott College (QC)

Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary academic field with the aim of understanding how humans interact with the natural world and affect natural systems, and how we can safeguard these systems ...

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Integrated Environmental Planning (Certificate)

  • Selkirk College (BC)

The Integrated Environmental Planning program is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on planning, protecting land, resources and the environment. Our nationally-accredited Integrated Environment Planning (IEP) diploma program offers a diverse ...

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Peace and Justice Studies (AA)

  • Selkirk College (BC)

The two-year Peace and Justice Studies diploma emphasizes building cultures of peace through interdisciplinary study, conflict analysis and transformation and service learning. Students also have the opportunity to study internationally ...

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Geospatial Information Sciences (BA/BS)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

Students can pursue a B.A. or B.S. in Geospatial Information Sciences (GIS) within the School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences. Our program harnesses groundbreaking technologies to equip ...

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Interdisciplinary Studies - Environmental Studies (BS)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree program in Environmental Studies. The Environmental Studies concentration is increasing in popularity and ...

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Environmental Studies (Minor)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

This minor will provide students from all majors with a better understanding of environmental issues and the skills to analyze future environmental problems. The name "Environmental Studies" reflects the goal ...

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Energy Management (MS, EM)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

The Master of Science in Energy Management is a 36 semester credit hours STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degree program. This program is designed to train the next generation ...

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Geospatial Information Sciences (MS)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

The Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences is a 36 semester credit hours degree program that delivers a rigorous understanding of the technologies, quantitative techniques, models and theories used ...

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Geosciences (MS)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

The Master of Science in Geosciences is a 36 semester credit hours degree program that prepares students for careers in sustainable earth sciences within the energy industry, government and academic ...

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Interdisciplinary Studies - Environmental Studies & Sustainability (MA)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) is a unique 36 semester credit hours program that combines a solid academic core with student-selected concentration areas, thereby enabling students to ...

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Geospatial Information Sciences (GIS) (Certificate)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

Graduate certificate in GIS is a 15 semester credit hour program offered by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences for both novice and experienced GIScience professionals. Classes are ...

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Remote Sensing (Certificate)

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)

A 15 semester credit hours certification by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. Remote sensing provides reliable and cost-effective means of studying the Earth's surface for urban ...

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Environmental Science - Environmental Technician (AS)

  • Hillsborough Community College (FL)

The environmental science technology AS degree, environmental technician option, prepares you for a position as an environmental pollution control technician or environmental technician. Coursework readies you to conduct environmental surveys ...

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Water Quality Technician (CCC)

  • Hillsborough Community College (FL)

The water quality technician college credit certificate prepares you for immediate entry into the workforce as a water quality technician. This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is ...

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Sustainable Design (CCC)

  • Hillsborough Community College (FL)

The sustainable design certificate introduces you to standardized office, laboratory and field procedures for the testing, evaluation and final selection of material, components and systems used in building site designs ...

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Environmental Sustainability (AA)

  • Fullerton College (CA)

The Environmental Sustainability Associate in Arts Degree provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the environmental, social, political, and economic connections between environmental issues and contemporary societies. It is a ...

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Ecology and Environmental Science (BS)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The Ecology and Environmental Science major includes a strong core in biological and physical sciences and a variety of elective courses that allow students to follow different career paths within ...

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Sustainable Energy Systems (Minor)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The Sustainable Energy Systems Minor is appropriate for students interested in gaining a background in sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable energy technologies. The minor helps to prepare graduates with training ...

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Sustainable Local Foods (Minor)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The interdisciplinary minor in Sustainable Local Foods focuses on healthful food choices and sustainable food production of locally produced vegetables and fruits. It will equip students in any major to ...

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Agricultural & Environmental Law (Certificate)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The goal of the program is to provide you with a firm grasp of the laws that may impact your career and personal activities. The Agricultural & Environmental Law certificate ...

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Soil Health Management (Minor)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The Soil Health Management minor provides a strong background in basic soil sciences such as soil biology, soil chemistry, conservation, and land use and provides the opportunity to focus coursework ...

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Soil Science (Certification)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The soil science certification curriculum is open to students of all majors and focuses on basic soil sciences, covering such topics as soil biology, soil chemistry, conservation, contaminants, and land ...

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Wizipan Leadership & Sustainability (Certificate)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The academic experience is focused on the interrelatedness of Care of Self, Care of Community, Care of Environment, and Care of Culture. During the study abroad-structured semester offered at Crazy ...

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Rangeland Ecology & Management (Minor)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

Rangeland Ecology and Management focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, as well as resource management for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Students from a variety of ...

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Environmental Engineering (BS)

  • Montana State University (MT)

The Environmental Engineering undergraduate program at MSU was started in 2019. The Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering is intended to address the demand for classically trained engineers with ...

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Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (MS)

  • Montana State University (MT)

The M.S. program in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences is designed to provide outstanding graduate training opportunities across a substantial breadth of disciplinary interests. Research and coursework programs are ...

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Ecology and Environmental Sciences (PhD)

  • Montana State University (MT)

This cross-college doctoral degree represents a broad collaboration among MSU departments and faculty. It provides the opportunity for motivated students to integrate our world-class faculty research programs in diverse aspects ...

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Land Rehabilitation (MS)

  • Montana State University (MT)

This (cross-departmental) program emphasizes soil, vegetation and water sciences, and graduates are expected to be well versed in these areas in addition to the student's particular area of interest.

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Introduction to Sustainability

  • MacEwan University (AB)

An open educational resource developed as an introduction to sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective. The book includes an introduction to sustainability, systems thinking, economic, environmental, social, and cultural components of ...

  • Posted Nov. 22, 2023
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Teaching social business to Thai students: A case of LGBTIQ+ social business

  • Mahidol University (Bangkok)

This paper examined the learning experiences of a group of undergraduate business students from a Thai business school in a social business course. The key point to examine in this ...

  • Posted Nov. 20, 2023
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Sustainability training in business education in Thailand

  • Mahidol University (Bangkok)

While the majority of universities teach all students essential knowledge areas related to sustainability theories and practices, we are still unaware of the sustainable skills our students will need in ...


Our Carbon Footprint - Digital Education Package

  • Educated Choices Program

This digital video presentation and accompanying materials, developed in partnership with the Environmental Working Group (EWG), explores the environmental impacts associated with the production of modern food products and food ...

  • Posted Oct. 19, 2023
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Catalyzing Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Ecosystems

  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (TX)
  • AASHE (PA)

According to a recent Nielsen study, ~54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. Colleges and universities have taken note and are proactively tailoring their program offerings to meet the ...

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A GCSE Proposal Statement on Key Competencies in Sustainability

  • Global Council for Science and the Environment (MD)

The rapid evolution of sustainability degree programs raises important questions for administrators, faculty, current and prospective students, and other stakeholders in the field of sustainability education in higher education. These ...

  • Posted Sept. 28, 2023
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Key Competencies - Practical Approaches to Teaching Sustainability

  • AASHE (PA)
  • Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (MD)

In response to intensifying and overlapping social and ecological crises, instructors are increasingly called upon to prepare students with competencies necessary to develop and implement solutions.

This important publication - a ...

  • Posted Sept. 28, 2023
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The Future of Food - Digital Education Package

  • Educated Choices Program

This digital video presentation and accompanying materials explore the latest in plant-based and cell-based food technologies and how these products are shaping the future of our food systems. Viewers examine ...

  • Posted Sept. 12, 2023
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The Planet and Our Plates - Digital Education Package

  • Earthday.org (DC)
  • Educated Choices Program

Created in partnership between the Educated Choices Program and EARTHDAY.ORG, this presentation takes an in-depth look at the environmental issues our planet is facing (including deforestation, ocean depletion, overuse ...

  • Posted Sept. 12, 2023
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Master of Management (Managing for Sustainability)

  • Mahidol University (Bangkok)

College of Management Mahidol University (CMMU) has recently introduced a new Master’s Degree Program, Managing for Sustainability (MFS), a course of the future that is designed to cultivate a ...

  • Posted Sept. 6, 2023
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Photos of Brandeis' Year of Climate Action

  • Brandeis University (MA)

For supporting the SCI 2023 publication, photos of Brandeis' Year of Climate Action


Closing the Sustainability Skills Gap,

  • Cornell University (NY)

Submitting these images for blurb going into the SCI : Please submit one or more images for consideration by Friday, September 1 to AASHE’s Campus Sustainability Hub by following the ...


Western Michigan University Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact

  • Western Michigan University (MI)

Full outcome, story: https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723


$60 million in climate and energy research

  • University of Virginia (VA)

$60 million in climate and energy research - University of Virginia is investing $60 million in research related to climate adaptation and clean energy through its Grand Challenges Research Initiatives. The ...


$60 million in climate and energy research

  • University of Virginia (VA)

$60 million in climate and energy research - University of Virginia is investing $60 million in research related to climate adaptation and clean energy through its Grand Challenges Research Initiatives. The ...


American University Kogod Business School

  • American University (DC)

Kogod Business School at American University framed by green trees and flowers from the campus Arboretum. The school has banners reading "Building a more sustainable world through business." and displaying ...


UVM_rooftop and interior

  • University of Vermont (VT)

A class on stormwater management meets on the roof of UVM's George D. Aiken Center


Historical garden

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

Since 2018, a professor specializing in cultural food history and his students from the Department of History of the Université de Sherbrooke have established a historical garden on the university ...


Outdoor learning experience

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

Outdoor learning experience offered by the Centre for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies of the Université de Sherbrooke.


Central Community College, Sustainability Pavilion at Nebraska State Fair

  • Central Community College (NE)

Members of the CCC environmental sustainability office welcomed some 300 Nebraska elementary school students to the sustainability pavilion on opening day, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.


Nation's first university residence hall established to celebrate American Indian culture and heritage

  • Cornell University (NY)

American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program

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

AC 2: Learning Outcomes

AC 3: Undergraduate Program

AC 4: Graduate Program

AC 5: Immersive Experience

AC 6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment

AC 7: Incentives for Developing Courses

AC 8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Additional analysis on scores and quantitative fields can be conducted using the STARS Benchmarking Tool.

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