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 Science (BS)
- Saint Joseph's College - ME (ME)
An important focus of Saint Joseph’s environmental program is on aquatic ecosystems such as Sebago Lake and the nearby Gulf of Maine. A majority of the courses required for the …
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Marine Science (BS)
- Saint Joseph's College - ME (ME)
Program allows students work covers cataloging the diversity of Gulf of Maine waters, to studying the causes and effects of red tide outbreaks, or researching how the chemical environments affects …
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Remote Sensing of Environmental Change (Minor)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The minor will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply the latest geographic science concepts and techniques in exploring, planning for, and responding to environmental events. These …
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Global Poverty (Minor)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The minor develops an awareness and understanding of the dimensions of global poverty, its causes and consequences, and the scope of policies aimed at poverty alleviation. Students will discover how …
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Environmental Science (BS)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
The major specializes primarily on the following areas of study: Climate and climate change: Earth's past, present and future climate Global biogeochemical cycles: Cycles of water, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, mercury, …
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Agroecology (BA)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
provides ecological concepts that can be applied to the development of sustainable agricultural systems
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Sustainability Studies (Minor)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
designed for students who want to work in the sustainability field, pursue green entrepreneurship and startups, and become agents of the change needed to protect the environment in an equitable …
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Coastal Science and Policy (MS)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
The program focuses on practical training to provide integrated solutions to social and ecological challenges via four interconnected nodes that leverage UCSC’s existing leadership in coastal sustainability: Conserving biodiversity, sustaining …
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Earth Systems Science Program (BS)
- University of California, Merced (CA)
Prepares students to understand and solve critical challenges facing our environment, such as climate change, pollution, conservation and resource management.
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Environmental Science and Sustainability (Minor)
- University of California, Merced (CA)
Focuses on application of concepts and methods from the physical, chemical, biological and social sciences to the study of the natural environment and seeks solutions to environmental problems. Sustainability science …
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Master of Environmental Science (M.En.)
- Miami University (OH)
Professional degree program that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental problem solving and sustainable practices. Students choose an area of concentration in either applied ecology and conservation, land and water …
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Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (PhD)
- Miami University (OH)
Program focuses on the application of ecological and evolutionary principles to environmental issues.
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Wind Energy (Minor)
- Texas Tech University (TX)
The Wind Energy Minor requires 18 credit hours of undergraduate wind energy courses, nine of which must be completed at either the Junior or Senior level. Prepares students for a …
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Interdisciplinary Studies: Sustainability (BA)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Through this program, students will develop skills to understand social and environmental implications of sustainability in the context of contemporary local, regional, and global challenges.
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Certificate in Sustainability
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Within this certificate, students will develop: 1) an understanding of the interconnectivity of human and natural systems; 2) evidence-based reasoning on the implications of sustainability problems and/or proposed solutions; and …
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Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability Graduate Certificate
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Provides students with an opportunity to get both breadth and depth in energy and sustainability curriculum. Students will take classes in different colleges to get a broad perspective on energy …
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Sustainable Business Management (SBM) (Certificate)
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
This certificate program requires a fulfillment of 24-credit hours. There are four core courses and a required selection of four out of 13 courses. Examples of courses: Management of Sustainable …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (WI)
Encourages students to become aware of how intersecting economic, social, and environmental problems affect the global, regional, and local communities and the necessary pathways to address those problems.
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Sustainability Academic Subject (Minor)
- University of Hawaii Hawaii Community College-Hilo (HI)
This Certificate encompasses Hawaiʻiʻs geography and traditional sustainable practices, climate change and mitigation science, aloha ʻāina, and more. Students pursuing a Sustainability Certificate engage with a wide variety of subjects, …
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Hawaiian Studies (Bachelors)
- University of Hawaii Windward Community College (HI)
Students in with this degree learn about Native Hawaiian Land Management systems, the value of water, the devastating ecological effects of the continued American occupation, the ties between language to …
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Sustainability Academic Subject (Minor)
- University of Hawaii Windward Community College (HI)
Provides students with an interdisciplinary introduction to core concepts of sustainability. This certificate will prepare students to transfer to UHWO BAS in Sustainable Community Food Systems, UHMC BAS in Sustainability …
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Environmental Science & Policy Program (ESPP) (PhD)
- Michigan State University (MI)
The interdepartmental dual major in environmental science and policy is administered by the College of Social Science. The dual major is available only to those students who are enrolled in …
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Graduate Specialization in Gender, Justice, and Environmental Change (MS)
- Michigan State University (MI)
The goal of this program is to provide graduate students from different academic backgrounds with analytical and methodological tools to address environmental issues from the perspectives of gender relations and …
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Sustainable Business and Economic Policy (Minor)
- Michigan State University (MI)
The minor equips students with frameworks and tools to understand the interrelationship between the economy and the environment. Students learn about the role of government in addressing environmental problems as …
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Water Resources (Minor)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
The water resources minor broadens the learning experiences and professional opportunities of students in technical disciplines who have an interest in courses related to water treatment, wastewater treatment, hydrology, the …
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Climate Change (Immersion)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
This interdisciplinary immersion introduces students to the scientific, technological, and social issues surrounding global environmental climate change.
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Environmental Studies (Bachelor)
- Williams College (MA)
Designed to prepare students to deal effectively with these issues by integrating perspectives and methodologies from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the arts and humanities.
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Maritime Studies (Concentration)
- Williams College (MA)
Seven-course concentration that builds on course work completed during the Williams-Mystic Maritime Studies Program. In addition to four intermediate-level core courses completed at Williams-Mystic, students pursuing the Maritime Studies concentration …
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Vehicle and Energy Engineering (BS)
- National Taiwan Normal University
The main research and development directions of this program include: (1) Advanced vehicles: hybrid electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, engine vehicles, and their key components; (2) Green energies and …
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Environmental Monitoring and Planning (Minor)
- National Taiwan Normal University
The characteristics of this course aim to strengthen students' basic geoscience literacy and environmental monitoring capabilities, and train them to have integrated development competitiveness in environmental management. This course is …
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Earth System Sciences (BS)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (AL)
Students get an understanding in not only the physics of the climate system and the environment but also a working hands on knowledge of how data and information is used …
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Earth System Science (MS)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (AL)
The M.S. in Earth System Science program provides interdisciplinary training and education to students interested in issues related to the environment and strengthens their capability to conduct research leading to …
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Food Studies (Minor)
- Middlebury College (VT)
Food Studies is a new initiative that integrates courses and cocurricular activities into a cohesive program of study. The curriculum addresses the interconnections of food issues with environmental, social, health …
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International Environmental Policy (MAIEP) (MA)
- Middlebury College (VT)
The program creates courses that address the latest international trends and practices what they preach through the sustainable campus movement. Students have the opportunity to pursue one of three specializations: …
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Environmental Science (BS, BA)
- Quinnipiac University (CT)
Explores how the various biological, physical and information sciences intersect to shape the natural world, while examining the impact of humans on the environment from multiple perspectives, including political, legal, …
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Sustainability and Environmental Policy (BA/BS)
- Quinnipiac University (CT)
Through this interdisciplinary lens, you’ll learn to perform statistical analysis, conduct environmental sustainability research, and develop ethical solutions that enable humanity to better coexist with the natural world. The program …
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Environmental Law and Policy Dual-Degree (MS)
- Quinnipiac University (CT)
In 3 years, students will receive a law degree from Quinnipiac and a master’s in environmental law and policy from Vermont Law School. Students will take courses at both campuses, …
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Food and Agriculture Law and Policy Dual-Degree (MS)
- Quinnipiac University (CT)
A partnership between the Quinnipiac School of Law and Vermont Law School, students will learn to effectively engage the institutions and individuals that directly influence food and agriculture law and …
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Interdisciplinary Studies Wildland Management Program (MS)
- California State University, Chico (CA)
Provides students with the opportunity to design unique courses of study leading to the MS degree in Wildland Management. With the exponentially growing need for forest/land management, students can taper …
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Interdisciplinary Studies Regenerative Agriculture (MS)
- California State University, Chico (CA)
The Interdisciplinary Masters Degree program allows students to build a tailor made graduate program that will support learning and research in the field of Regenerative Agriculture. It is an interdisciplinary …
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Environmental Science (Minor)
- Duquesne University (PA)
The Minor in Environmental Studies embraces the intersectional nature of sustainability and environmental issues. Students are invited to explore the social, scientific, and economic impacts of environmental studies.
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Sustainable Business Practices (MBA)
- Duquesne University (PA)
The one-year MBA program, based in Pittsburgh, starts in late May of each year on a full-time, daytime schedule. Students will learn how to integrate sustainability in all dimensions of …
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Professional Certificate in Environmental Science
- Duquesne University (PA)
Features a core of required classes in science and some management that creates a strong foundation of sustainability and environmental issues.
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Urban and Environmental Planning (BS)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Designed to prepare graduates to work as professional planners, geographic information systems (GIS) analysts, and environmental specialists and in related fields. The program will ensure students are trained with cutting-edge …
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Environmental Health (BS)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania (PA)
The program embraces the broad environmental ethic of sustainability through human cooperation with nature, including basic rights to a safe home and workplace; clean water supplies for human consumption, recreation …
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Nutrition- Sustainable Food Systems (BS)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Program emphasizes ecological approaches and systems-based thinking for students to develop understanding of local, regional, and international food systems. Students are prepared for position in food management and careers focused …
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Environmental Health (Bachelor)
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (WI)
The overall goal of the Environmental Health major is to provide you a premium quality education and training of environmental health science and protection practitioners. The program’s learning objectives are …
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Park and Resource Management (MS)
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The on-line masters program in Park and Resource Management consists of 24 credits of coursework plus a 6-credit internship, for a total of 30 credits. Graduate study in Park and …
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Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Carleton University (ON)
The program prepares students to be informed thinkers and skilled problem-solvers contributing to the resolution of the environmental challenges critical to our future. Through a combination of required courses and …
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Public Affairs and Policy Management in Environmental and Sustainable Energy Policy (BPAPM Master)
- Carleton University (ON)
Students examine a wide variety of issues facing society today, as well as institutional challenges, and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to address them. Policy Stream in Environmental & …
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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.