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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Environmental Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Concentration
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Environmental Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis concentration builds theoretical background and advanced knowledge in spatial analytical techniques using remote sensing (satellite and airborne sensors), geographic information system (GIS), and …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Energy Engineering BS
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
We combine courses from chemistry, mechanical engineering, physics and electrical engineering to create a strong knowledge base essential to success in this industry. Students also have the opportunity to take …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental and Renewable Resource Economics Minor
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
This minor introduces students to how fundamental economic principles can be used to explain and seek solutions for problems related to the degradation of the environment and unsustainable use of …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Solar Energy Graduate Certificate
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
The graduate certificate in Solar Energy requires completion of the following four courses:
EME 810: Solar Resource Assessment and Economics (Fall, Spring) EME 812: Utility Solar Power and Concentration (Summer) …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Biology BS
- University of New Brunswick, Saint John (NB)
Environmental biology is an interdisciplinary science because the solutions to environmental problems lie at the intersection of human behaviour, technology and the biology of living organisms.
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Sustainability Minor
- California State University, San Marcos (CA)
With a changing climate and mounting concern about “sustainability” across a wide spectrum of disciplines, the Minor in Sustainability provides students the opportunity to explore sustainable development, climate change, business …
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Building Science and Energy Management BS
- Western Technical College (WI)
Building Science and Energy Management examines the built environment and how it relates to energy using the latest research, tools, and technology available. Students gain hands-on experience working with community …
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Environmental Studies Concentration
- Kalamazoo College (MI)
The concentration in environmental studies is based upon the recognition that environmental and resource problems are not just biological, geological, economic, or political. Therefore, the concentration is structured as an …
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Landscape Horticulture Technical Diploma
- Western Technical College (WI)
Students learn to evaluate landscape construction systems, determine suitability of plants for placement, understand turf management, identify common landscape pests, and be able to identify soils and correct soil deficiencies, …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Solar Installation Technical Certificate
- Western Technical College (WI)
The Solar Installation Technician certificate is designed to address the needs of regional utility power suppliers that offer renewable energy options, as well as private companies that provide solar solutions …
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Geography BA
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC)
Geography is the science of space, place, and environment. The department offers classes spanning the social and natural sciences and offering students training in qualitative, quantitative, spatial analysis and modelling, …
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Urban Studies and Planning Minor
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC)
The minor in urban studies allows undergraduates in any field to explore urban and regional issues through a planning framework. Urban studies is an interdisciplinary field with a focus on …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Sustainability Studies Minor
- George Mason University (VA)
The core principle of sustainability is the desire to meet the basic material needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. In …
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Environmental Science and Public Policy MS
- George Mason University (VA)
The Environmental Science and Policy, MS meets the increasing need for trained environmental professionals who can address the problems of land and water management, land use and urbanization, wetland loss, …
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Climate Science MS
- George Mason University (VA)
The MS in Climate Science educates students to be climate professionals who can analyze and model advanced climate data. Students in the program learn to solve quantitative problems about atmospheric …
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Environmental and Sustainability Management Graduate Certificate
- George Mason University (VA)
As biodiversity is the life support system of our planet, it is important to prepare students for careers that require knowledge of both ecology and public policy. This certificate focuses …
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Environmental Studies
- Kenyon College (OH)
The environmental studies major requires a total of 8.25-8.75 units, including a 2.0-2.5 unit area of curricular focus. Students who complete an approved second major, minor or concentration have completed …
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Environmental Studies
- Bennington College (VT)
Students will learn environmental science related courses. They will be able to identify, analyze and address sustainability problems with not only scientific approaches, but also approaches from a society perspective. …
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Environmental Science and Policy Minor
- California State University, Long Beach (CA)
CSULB offers a 20-unit interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Science and Policy that offers students insight on theoretical and applicable concepts of sustainability, environmental economic principles, legal principles in environmental law, …
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Sustainability Management and Policy MS
- California State University, Long Beach (CA)
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management and Policy (MSSMP) is designed to provide students with the advanced and highly sought-after expertise needed in the field of sustainability management. The …
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Environmental Science BS
- Fort Lewis College (CO)
Our Environmental Science major combines courses from geology, biology, chemistry and physics to immerse students in interdisciplinary approaches to scientific understanding of our environment. The complexity of questions around climate …
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Conservation Biology Minor
- Clark University (MA)
Environmental biologists explore the ways in which organisms evolve and interact with one another and their environments. Levels of exploration can range from molecular evolution and genomics to ecosystem level …
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Earth Systems Science Minor
- Clark University (MA)
ESS examines the structure and function of the parts of the Earth's lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere and how these system interact with one another. This integrated science, which focuses …
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Sustainable Development Certificate
- HEC Montréal (QC)
The certificate in sustainable development was launched in 2020, with its first student starting in September 2020. This certificate (30 credits) is intended for undergraduates who want to specialize in …
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Master in Management - Sustainable Development
- HEC Montréal (QC)
The Master in Management - Sustainable Development is a 54-credits graduate program that was launched in 2019. This new master program allows students who have already completed their DESS in …
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Geography and Environment BS
- Sonoma State University (CA)
The Department of Geography, Environment, and Planning (GEP) mission is to promote excellence in teaching and research across four areas of focus: human-environment conflict and collaboration, building resilience with environmental …
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Society, Environment, and Development Concentration
- Sonoma State University (CA)
This concentration is designed for students interested in human-environment relations, sustainable development, natural resource policy and management and the human dimensions of environmental restoration.
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Environmental Systems Concentration
- Sonoma State University (CA)
This concentration is designed for students who would like to focus on the natural environment, including the nature of biophysical patterns and processes, as well as applied, science-based conservation, restoration, …
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Geospatial Analysis and Technology Concentration
- Sonoma State University (CA)
This concentration is designed for students interested in geographic information science and its application in resource management, land use planning, and land-change science.
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Sustainable Communities Concentration
- Sonoma State University (CA)
This concentration is designed for students interested in social relations and environmental sustainability with urban and rural communities.
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Planning for Sustainable Communities Concentration
- Sonoma State University (CA)
This concentration is designed for students who would like to follow a pre-professional curriculum in planning.
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Landscape Architecture
- Virginia Tech (VA)
Landscape Architecture, a dynamic and complex field, is one of the most consequential design arts today. Landscape architecture has become one of today’s premier occupations, ranking among the best professions …
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Pathways to Sustainability Minor
- Virginia Tech (VA)
Set in a student-centered learning community, the Pathways to Sustainability minor begins with an introductory two-course series focused on systems thinking across natural, social, and economic contexts. This is followed …
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Civic Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) Minor
- Virginia Tech (VA)
The Civic Agriculture and Food Systems Pathways minor embodies a commitment to developing and strengthening an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable agriculture and food systems through building community capacity, using …
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Graduate Certificate in Economic Development
- Virginia Tech (VA)
Virginia Tech’s Urban Affairs and Planning Program offers a Graduate Certificate in Economic Development. It is designed for those who are interested in acquiring a basic understanding of urban and …
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Graduate Certificate in Environmental Politics and Policy
- Virginia Tech (VA)
This graduate certificate in Environmental Politics and Policy is designed for non-degree-seeking students and graduate students at Virginia Tech who wish to demonstrate special competence in the research area of …
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Science for Sustainable Communities Concentration
- California State University, Monterey Bay (CA)
The Environmental Science for Sustainable Communities concentration prepares students for a wide diversity of growing “green jobs” working on sustainability issues of interest to governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies, industry, and …
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Environmental Health Policy Minor
- California State University, Monterey Bay (CA)
The Environmental Health Policy minor augments ESTP, ENSTU, and CHHS majors' studies by fostering a more comprehensive understanding of health program development, policy change and advocacy. It especially benefits students …
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Ecological Restoration
- Northland College (WI)
In this major, you will build on the basics of entrepreneurship and ecological and social concerns through the creation of new enterprises and innovation in existing enterprises. Through coursework and …
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Climate Science Minor
- Northland College (WI)
The Climate Science minor helps students become informed citizens as they understand and articulate why climate change is happening. Students will study the interactions between Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, …
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Sustainable Agriculture Minor
- Northland College (WI)
With this minor, you will learn about sustainable agriculture from humanities, social science, and natural science perspectives; explore the production and distribution of food on field trips, in the campus …
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Master of Science in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Non-Thesis M.S. in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management is a more in-depth exploration of what science is and how it is used in the natural resources fields. …
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Soil Management Graduate Certificate
- Texas Tech University (TX)
Upon successful completion of the online Soil Management Certificate, students will be awarded a Soil Management Certificate from Texas Tech University that enables them to become a certified soil scientist. …
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PhD in Environmental Engineering
- Lehigh University (PA)
The interdisciplinary graduate program in Environmental Engineering in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering maintains and encourages strong interactions with faculty members in other departments, including earth and environmental …
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Environmental Policy MA
- Lehigh University (PA)
The EP degree has three separate tracks through the master’s program. These are the traditional thesis track, the Community Fellows track (coursework only), and the internship track (coursework only). The …
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Master of Energy Systems Engineering
- Lehigh University (PA)
The main focus of the Professional Master’s Degree Program in Energy Systems Engineering is to prepare new engineering graduates for energy-oriented careers -- a new generation of technical leaders for …
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Graduate Certificate in Urban Environmental Policy and Planning
- Lehigh University (PA)
This certificate offers a credential in environmental policy and planning for individuals with backgrounds in various science, engineering, social science and humanities fields who wish to understand the theory and …
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Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development
- Lehigh University (PA)
This certificate offers a credential in sustainable development for individuals with backgrounds in various science, business, engineering, social science and humanities fields who wish to understand the theory and practice …
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Master's in Geology and Environmental Science: Human-environmental Interactions
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
Graduate study in Pitt's Department of Geology and Environmental Science provides students with a strong foundation in various aspects of the geosciences while considering human-environmental interactions.
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Katz Graduate Certificate in Sustainability
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
Any Katz MBA student is eligible to pursue the Katz Graduate Certificate in Sustainability in addition to their declared degree program. This 10.5 credit certificate guides students to act as …
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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.