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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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AL)
The Environmental Science program at Alabama A&M University combines theoretical study with practical training to prepare students for addressing significant issues related to air, soil, and water quality. The curriculum …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Bachelor of Science in Biology – Environmental Science Concentration
- Allen University (SC)
The Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science at Allen University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of biological principles and their application …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.S.)
- Allen University (SC)
The Master of Science in Environmental Science at Allen University focuses on critical environmental challenges, sustainability, and scientific research. The program offers hands-on training with advanced equipment, such as the …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Integrated Environmental Science, Master of Science (M.S.)
- Bethune-Cookman University (FL)
The Master of Science in Integrated Environmental Science at Bethune-Cookman University offers advanced interdisciplinary education, combining scientific and social methodologies to address complex environmental issues. The program prepares students for …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Integrated Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Bethune-Cookman University (FL)
The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Environmental Science at Bethune-Cookman University is designed for students interested in careers addressing environmental challenges through an interdisciplinary approach. The program combines core scientific …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Biology Program with Environmental Focus
- Bowie State University (MD)
The Biology program at Bowie State University delves into the technological, environmental, and global implications of biology. Students are prepared for careers that address environmental challenges through a comprehensive curriculum …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Water Resources Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Central State University (OH)
The B.S. in Water Resources Management at CSU requires 120 semester hours and focuses on the interdisciplinary study of water as a vital resource. The program offers opportunities for undergraduate …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Central State University (OH)
The B.S. in Environmental Engineering at CSU requires 129 semester hours and provides students with a solid foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, engineering sciences, and humanities. The program emphasizes practical …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Sustainable Agriculture, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Central State University (OH)
The B.S. in Sustainable Agriculture at CSU is an interdisciplinary program that integrates coursework from Agribusiness, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, and Water Resources Management. Students engage in hands-on …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Claflin University (SC)
The B.S. in Environmental Science at Claflin University provides students with an interdisciplinary foundation in biology, ecology, chemistry, and environmental policy. The program prepares students to address environmental challenges, with …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Delaware State University (DE)
The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources at DSU provides students with a comprehensive education in environmental science and natural resource management. The program offers concentrations in Environmental Science, Fisheries …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Environmental Biology Concentration within the Biology Major
- Fisk University (TN)
The Biology program at Fisk University offers a concentration in Environmental Biology, focusing on the study of ecological principles, environmental issues, and the impact of human activities on ecosystems. Students …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Environmental Studies (B.S.)
- Florida Memorial University (FL)
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies at Florida Memorial University prepares students for careers in environmental consulting firms, governmental agencies, environmental compliance industries, laboratory testing, nature education centers, natural …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Environmental Science Concentration, B.S. in Biology
- Grambling State University (LA)
The Environmental Science concentration within the Biology program at Grambling State University prepares students for careers in monitoring, protection, and conservation of the environment, as well as for graduate studies …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Environmental Science (M.S.)
- Hampton University (VA)
The Master of Science in Biology with a focus on Environmental Science at Hampton University offers advanced study in environmental biology. The program emphasizes research and prepares students for doctoral …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Agricultural Sciences B.S. with a Concentration in Natural Resources and Environmental Science
- Alcorn State University (MS)
This undergraduate program provides students with a comprehensive education in agricultural sciences, focusing on the management and conservation of natural resources and environmental sustainability. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with …
- Posted April 23, 2025
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From STARS Points to Impactful Teaching: The Role of TASK
- AASHE (MA)
- HEC Montréal (QC)
- KEDGE Business School (Bordeaux)
- University of Sussex (Sussex)
- Sulitest
Integrating sustainability into education is both essential and challenging. Institutions must balance transdisciplinarity with the need for specialized expertise, engage faculty and staff who may have varying levels of familiarity …
- Posted April 10, 2025
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Environmental Studies (BA/BS)
- Howard University (DC)
The Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program at Howard University focuses on addressing environmental challenges, particularly those disproportionately affecting communities of color. The curriculum integrates concepts of environmental justice into traditional environmental …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Environmental Studies, (B.A.)
- Huston-Tillotson University (TX)
The Environmental Studies program at Huston-Tillotson University is an interdisciplinary degree designed to teach students how human activities influence environmental quality. The curriculum emphasizes developing sustainable lifestyles and resource stewardship …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Agriculture with an Option in Environmental Systems (BS)
- Kentucky State University (KY)
The Option in Environmental Systems is a degree track under the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at KSU. This program prepares students through hands-on learning opportunities with practical applications in …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Miles College (AL)
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at Miles College is an interdisciplinary program that addresses a wide range of environmental concerns. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on research, preparing students for …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Sustainable Urban Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Morgan State University (MD)
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Environmental Engineering at Morgan State University focuses on the planning, design, and management of sustainable urban environments. The curriculum emphasizes core principles of …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Agricultural and Environmental Systems – Natural Resources and Environmental Systems (MS)
- North Carolina A&T State University (NC)
The M.S. program in Agricultural and Environmental Systems with a concentration in Natural Resources and Environmental Systems at N.C. A&T offers a comprehensive curriculum that allows students to engage in …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Agricultural and Environmental Systems – Environmental Studies (BS)
- North Carolina A&T State University (NC)
The Environmental Studies concentration within the Agricultural and Environmental Systems B.S. program at N.C. A&T combines interdisciplinary courses to develop students' creativity, analytical skills, and imagination. The curriculum emphasizes applying …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Environmental, Earth, and Geospatial Sciences, (M.S.)
- North Carolina Central University (NC)
The Master of Science in Environmental, Earth, and Geospatial Sciences is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of natural processes and develop competence in techniques used to solve …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Environmental and Geographic Sciences, (B.S.)
- North Carolina Central University (NC)
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Geographic Sciences at NCCU provides students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental, earth, and geospatial sciences, emphasizing human-earth interactions. The curriculum is designed …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Sustainability BS
- Southern Oregon University (OR)
- 2WR + Partners (GA)
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainability at SOU prepares students for careers in environmental sustainability by integrating physical and natural sciences, social science, project management, and business. The curriculum emphasizes …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Making the Most out of an Interdisciplinary Introduction to Sustainability
- AASHE (MA)
- MacEwan University (AB)
In the session we will be looking through the resources. Attendees will be able to try out some of the activities in the open resource and explore teaching opportunities with …
- Posted March 27, 2025
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Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore (MD)
UMES's Environmental Science B.S. program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues, emphasizing scientific discovery and practical application. Students can specialize in areas such as Environmental Chemistry and …
- Posted March 14, 2025
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Environmental Sciences (B.S.) & Environmental Studies (B.A.)
- Spelman College (GA)
Spelman College offers two climate-focused academic programs:
Environmental Sciences (B.S.) * The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences provides a strong STEM foundation for students interested in scientific research and …
- Posted March 14, 2025
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Sustainability Data Activism and Experiential Learning through USC’s Sustainability Data Hub
- University of Southern California (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
In this webinar, we highlight the University of Southern California’s (USC’s) Sustainability Data Hub as a tool for sustainability data activism and experiential learning. USC’s Sustainability Data Hub was built …
- Posted March 14, 2025
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Conflict Management and Leadership Engagement
- AASHE (MA)
This proposal outlines an engaging online course series designed to equip sustainability professionals in higher education with essential skills in conflict management and leadership engagement. Participants will explore conflict dynamics, …
- Posted March 3, 2025
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Pairing Sustainable Systems Major and Technical Assistance Program to Achieve Wins
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
This session discusses collaborations between a Sustainable Systems Management Major and a technical outreach program (Minnesota Technical Assistance Program -MnTAP) to provide opportunities for sustainability undergraduate students to gain experiential …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Shifting the Approach: Greening Abolitionist Teaching for Inclusive Sustainability
- California State University, San Marcos (CA)
In recent years, there has been growing criticism within environmental/sustainability curriculum and within the sustainability field, in general, regarding the implicit racism embedded in the institutions that train future environmental/sustainability …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Meeting the "Green Skills Gap" With the Climate Action Clinic
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
Hundreds of campuses have been actively tracking and managing their own carbon footprints for years yet this has not yet translated into large scale carbon management education and engagement programs …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Key Competencies and Best Practices for Sustainability Degree Programs
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
This Learning Lab is primarily for program directors wanting to design, evaluate, or improve a certificate or degree program at a Bachelor's or Master's level related to Sustainability. Participants will …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Education for Sustainability: Behavior Change Research
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Since the mid-1990s, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has insisted that achieving sustainability will depend on changes in behavior which need to be motivated by a …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Charting new futures for faculty development for sustainability
- Elon University (NC)
For almost two decades, the Piedmont Project at Emory University and the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University have been used as models to support faculty who are interested in …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Embracing Crisis as Catalyst: Mobilizing SDGs in Post-Secondary Classrooms and the SDGs in the Classroom Toolkit
- York University
In the face of persistent disruptions and fractures in the post-secondary education sector, exacerbated by global events, it becomes imperative to reconceptualize crisis as a potential catalyst for positive transformation …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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A Faculty Meetup – Where do we go From Here
- Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
This session is a collaborative gathering aimed at fostering open discussions among faculty members about future directions in sustainability education and initiatives. Several topics at the June Sustainability Education Forum …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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TASK - A Psychometric Tool for Measuring Meaningful Impact in Higher Education
- Sulitest
HEIs aiming to embrace sustainability face a common challenge: how to empower faculty to transform the curriculum in line with the SDGs and Earth crisis. To meet this challenge, Sulitest …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Teaching for Sustainability in the Pacific Northwest
- Seattle University (WA)
- Western Washington University (WA)
We are inviting academics and practitioners of sustainability to come to this session to discuss best practices in sustainability across the curriculum, and to share and network with other in …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Best Practices in Using the Campus as a Living Lab
- Rice University (TX)
- Santa Clara University (CA)
Using the campus as a living lab for applied sustainability learning is a powerful way for students to learn about sustainability and develop key sustainability competencies, and is an important …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Developing Sustainability Learning Outcomes & Assessment
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Developing a sustainability major, minor, certificate, or school? If so, you are likely crafting or updating learning outcomes and related assessments. This interactive Learning Lab will enable participants to be …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Pathways to Resilience: A Climate Education Leap at App State
- Appalachian State University (NC)
In this session, we will describe a case study of curricular transformation and lessons learned for individuals who want to create significant change in sustainability focused curriculum at their own …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Lessons Learned from the Organic Origins of Sustainability Curricula at Appalachian State
- Appalachian State University (NC)
Appalachian State’s deep embrace of sustainability curricula traces its origins back to an experimental general education program that existed from 1978-1983 called Earth Studies, housed in the Department of Interdisciplinary …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Sustaining Wholeness: Reimagining a Regenerative Graduate Landscape
- Prescott College (AZ)
- University of West Alabama (AL)
Obtaining a PhD can be a dehumanizing experience, especially for systemically marginalized scholars. Dominant culture in U.S. academia is often infused with colonial, patriarchal, racialized and heteronormative epistemologies. These epistemologies …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Essential Tensions in Graduate Training for Research-Practice on Urban Transformations
- Georgia State University (GA)
- University of Colorado Denver Business School (CO)
It is imperative that cities become more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, and society’s need to imagine, design, and implement innovative strategies has never been greater. Less clear is whether …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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STARS and Student Engagement for Sustainable Colleges and Universities
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
- Seattle University (WA)
- Binghamton University (NY)
- AASHE (MA)
The combined session features interactive discussions of three educational cases related to using STARS as a Living Lab. The first session, titled “STARS as Our Curriculum: An Institution as a …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Measuring the Impact of Student-Led Sustainability Projects
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is a student-run and student-funded grant program at the University of Washington working towards justice-centered sustainability. Student-led sustainability projects on campus are great ways to …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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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.