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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Sustainability Minor
- New Mexico State University (NM)
Students must complete 18 credits for the minor, nine credits of which must be upper division courses, and at least 12 credits of which must be completed at NMSU. A …
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Wildlife Science Minor Degree
- New Mexico State University (NM)
The Department offers a minor in Wildlife Science for students majoring in other disciplines. The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credit hours. These degree programs are available both …
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Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology MS
- New Mexico State University (NM)
We apply traditional and emerging scientific methods to understand the ecology of fish and wildlife and the communities they inhabit. We apply this knowledge to help make more informed conservation …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Certificate in Sustainability
- Georgia College & State University (GA)
The Certificate requires eight courses, including an introductory course in sustainability, six courses in three different content areas (economics, ethics, & ecology), and a senior capstone. It is available to …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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BA in Environmental Studies
- Kent State University (OH)
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies prepares students to integrate concepts and knowledge on environmental issues from across multiple disciplines and to communicate about these in important ways. …
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BS in Environmental and Conservation Biology
- Kent State University (OH)
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Biology is designed for students interested in a career in the environmental sciences. This program provides an interdisciplinary education in biology and …
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Conservation Biology Concentration
- Kent State University (OH)
The Conservation Biology concentration provides a strong background in applied ecology, restoration ecology and habitat management strategies used to sustain biological diversity. Students may seek employment immediately after graduation in …
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Environmental Policy and Management Concentration
- Kent State University (OH)
The Environmental Policy and Management concentration provides opportunities to learn about the development and implementation of habitat management methods and public policies that promote the sustainable use of natural resources …
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Sustainability Minor
- Kent State University (OH)
The Sustainability minor gives students a basic knowledge of sustainability and allows them to address a specific area within sustainability. The minor consists of basic courses addressing the three main …
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Master of Technology specialization in Sustainable Systems
- Kent State University (OH)
The Master of Technology specialization in Sustainable Systems option allows students to take advanced courses in sustainability, Life Cycle Design and Analysis, and sustainable energy. The program prepares students to …
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Solutions for Sustainable Development, Health, and Equity Graduate Certificate
- Loyola Marymount University (CA)
To obtain a certificate, students must complete the required courses with a 3.0 grade point average or better on a four-point scale. Upon completion of one of more certificates, the …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Minor in Sustainability Studies
- Pratt Institute (NY)
A Minor in Sustainability Studies at Pratt deepens the understanding of the interdisciplinary approach to sustainable environmental, economic, and social practices, providing students with a broad understanding of the complex …
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Minor in Social Justice/Social Practice
- Pratt Institute (NY)
The Social Justice/Social Practice Minor gives Pratt students the opportunity to bring their studio and design practice into dialogue with critical and transformative perspectives related to equity and justice. Encompassing …
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Conservation Biology PhD
- University of Central Florida (FL)
The Conservation Biology PhD program prepares students for independent research and roles within industry, nongovernmental organizations, academia or government sectors combining biological sciences with disciplines such as economics, law, urban/rural …
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Civil Engineering MS, Water Resources Engineering Track
- University of Central Florida (FL)
The Water Resources Engineering track in the Civil Engineering MS program reflects the very broad nature of the field, which encompasses the design, construction, and enhancement of the sustainable infrastructure …
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Urban and Regional Planning Graduate Certificate
- University of Central Florida (FL)
The Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning is designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and career development in the field of community, urban and regional planning.
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Integrated Engineering with Sustainability focus
- University of San Diego (CA)
This new major allows engineering students to get the core engineering course content and skills with added emphasis in courses with sustainability as the focus. Those courses are taken both …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Studies and Policy Minor
- University of San Diego (CA)
This minor is open to all students and has a very diverse audience with many Business, Sociology, Political Science and IR, and several science majors looking for more policy. Courses …
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Masters in Social Innovation
- University of San Diego (CA)
Students learn to contextualize social issues from a variety of perspectives including cultural, political and socio-economic variables, and to use the knowledge to formulate an action plan to meet emerging …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Health BT
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
This program prepares students to enter the field of environmental health as professional, effective members of a multi-disciplinary health team. Graduates will be able to recognize, evaluate, and manage environmental …
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Sustainable Energy Management Certificate
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) program is a partnership between BC Hydro, FortisBC and BCIT, with initial funding support from the Natural Resources Canada – Office of Energy …
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Sustainable Business Leadership
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The Sustainable Business Leadership program is the only program in British Columbia that is purely focused on sustainable business leadership. This certificate prepares students to become leaders in any number …
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Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The Fish, Wildlife and Recreation (FWR) program is for people seeking a unique educational experience and who want to make a positive difference in the world today. Since 1969, the …
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Forest and Natural Areas Management
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The program gives you a strong foundation in ecology, earth sciences, mapping, surveying & measurements. You will learn skills and training in silviculture, forest inventory, forest engineering, fire & forest …
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Building Controls & Energy Management Certificate
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The aim of this program is to supply industry with graduates who can use controls and building automation systems to improve energy efficiency. This includes integration of this knowledge in …
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Ecological Restoration MS
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
Through experiential learning, Ecological Restoration graduate students integrate and apply theories, concepts, and observations firsthand. Students will experience the variability and uniqueness of ecosystems, and the difficulty of applying the …
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Building Science ME
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The Building Science Graduate Program has a unique, interdisciplinary approach that combines the theory and practical skills needed to deliver durable, healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient buildings. For students interested in …
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Equity and Social Justice Emphasis
- Seattle Central College (WA)
The Equity and Social Justice Emphasis (ESJ) offers students a unique opportunity to study the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that have shaped historic and contemporary experiences of our …
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Sustainability Individualized Major
- Missouri State University (MO)
Students are allowed to major in Sustainability through the Individualized Major program. Students in this program are advised by members of the Sustainability Academic Subcommittee to ensure that relevant core …
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Globalization and Sustainability Certificate
- Missouri State University (MO)
This certificate provides a foundational experience in the areas of Geography that informs students about the political and economic forces leading to global interconnectedness and the concurrent challenges of sustaining …
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Sustainable Food Production Certificate
- Missouri State University (MO)
This certificate provides information to grow plant-based produce for human consumption using sustainable cropping system practices. Students who complete this certificate will obtain fundamental knowledge of successful plant production systems …
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Environmental Physics Technology
- Missouri State University (MO)
In a world where climate change, its effects and consequences for mankind, and the human impact on the environment are common topics of discussion and study, this minor is essential. …
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Sustainability Graduate Certificate
- Missouri State University (MO)
Sustainability initiatives are becoming ubiquitous in society today for many corporations and government agencies at both national and international scales. The purpose of this graduate-level certificate is to provide an …
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Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering BS
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
The Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (SREE) is dedicated to preparing students for their future profession or graduate studies in sustainable and renewable energy fields. The program provides its graduate …
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Environmental Health Science BS
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
This program graduates environmental health professionals equipped with an understanding of how the environment impacts health and how to assess and control environmental determinants having an impact on health. Students …
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MS in Environmental Health Science Occupational Hygiene and Safety Track
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
The Department of Environmental Health Science has launched its graduate program, Master of Science in Environmental Health, in Fall 2020-2021 after receiving its initial accreditation from UAE Ministry of Education. …
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MS in Environmental Health Science Food Safety Management Track
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
The Department of Environmental Health Science has launched its graduate program, Master of Science in Environmental Health, in Fall 2020-2021 after receiving its initial accreditation from UAE Ministry of Education. …
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MS in Environmental Science and Engineering Environmental Engineering Track
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
Master of Science in environmental Science and Engineering Program to provide the opportunity for qualified graduates in different disciplines from science and engineering to advance their knowledge and skills in …
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MS in Environmental Science and Engineering Environmental Science Track
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
Master of Science in environmental Science and Engineering Program to provide the opportunity for qualified graduates in different disciplines from science and engineering to advance their knowledge and skills in …
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Environmental Studies Minor
- Connecticut College (CT)
Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines natural science and social science. It examines local, regional, national, and international environmental problems in a holistic manner. The minor in Environmental …
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BS Natural Sciences
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
This program aims above all to offer: (1) a training in natural sciences that can be applied in the resolution of environmental problems and generate a move towards more environmentally …
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Bachelor of Biology
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
This program revolves around the biology of the environment and biodiversity. During the first two years, the student acquires knowledge about living beings and their diversity; the different levels of …
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Bachelor of Environmental Design
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
This program is based on a definition of environmental design as an integrated approach to the design project, relating the scales of the object, architecture and territory. The main objective …
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Minor in Ecology
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
The program aims to provide basic training in the field of ecology, by acquiring the notions of biology necessary for understanding the dynamics of ecosystems and by access to scientific …
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Minor in Environmental Sciences
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
The program aims to provide environmental education more specifically related to aspects of the physical sciences. The program offers students the opportunity to: acquire a variety of knowledge allowing them …
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Minor in Sustainable Energy Resources
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
This certificate is intended for people interested in energy and environmental issues; in particular the questions of healthy buildings and energy management (energy efficiency, energy saving and protection of the …
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Master in Environmental Sciences
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
The MSc in Environmental Sciences offers a multidisciplinary vision to address the complexity of current challenges related to the environment and development. In collaboration with the Institute of Environmental Sciences, …
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PhD in Environmental Sciences
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
Experts in environmental science face complex problems that transcend disciplinary boundaries. Favoring a systems approach, the program establishes links with professors from several fields such as social sciences, chemistry, geography, …
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Short Program in Resilience, Risks and Disasters
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
The activities of the short program aim at the development of fundamental skills in disaster risk reduction so that they can be integrated into professional practice. By virtue of the …
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Short Program in Social Responsibility of Organizations
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Québec)
This program trains specialists able to design, plan, implement, manage and evaluate a social responsibility program in various types of organizations, from a broader perspective of sustainable development. Its purpose …
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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.