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)
- Colorado College (CO)
The Environmental Science major prepares students to investigate the Earth System with a particular focus on how humans interact with the environment. Students engage with and utilize tools from multiple …
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Environmental Studies (BA)
- Colorado College (CO)
The Environmental Studies major prepares students to investigate the complexity of socio-ecological relationships. Students use approaches from multiple disciplines across the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences to pursue interdisciplinary …
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Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Colorado College (CO)
The Environmental Studies minor prepares students to investigate the complexity of socio-ecological relationships. Students use approaches from multiple disciplines across the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences to pursue interdisciplinary …
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Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma)
- St. Lawrence College (ON)
Graduates from our Energy Systems Engineering Technician and Technology (ESET) programs can pursue exciting careers such as Renewable Energy System Designers and Clean Energy System Project Managers and Installers. In …
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Wind Turbine Technician (2-year program)
- St. Lawrence College (ON)
The Wind Turbine Technician program provides students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of the electrical and mechanical aspects as they relate to wind turbines. Students also learn fiberglass repair …
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Environmental Technician (2-year program)
- St. Lawrence College (ON)
The Environmental Technician program gives students the essential skills required to succeed in the environment sector and prepares them to participate in the expanding green economy. The Environmental Technician program …
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Sustainable Local Food (Certificate)
- St. Lawrence College (ON)
This certificate explores the practices, principles and philosophies involved in local food system development. The focus is on increasing both academic and hands-on knowledge of regional food initiatives across Canada, …
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Environmental Science (BS)
- Mount Royal University (AB)
The Environmental Science program integrates our understanding of chemical, physical and biological processes to study natural and anthropogenic influenced environments, and provides solutions to environmental problems deemed significant to society. …
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Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, (BHPE)
- Mount Royal University (AB)
The Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership major contributes to Alberta’s social and economic health. The support of the health and wellness of Albertans occurs by generating competent, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic facilitators …
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Extension (Certificate)
- Mount Royal University (AB)
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is increasingly in the forefront as socially conscious investors, stakeholders and organizations include these factors in their analysis of business and organizations. As Alberta …
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Business Administration (BA), Social Innovation (Minor)
- Mount Royal University (AB)
The minor in Social Innovation is designed to provide graduates with a clear practice to lead, design, and execute high impact, transformative change in our communities. Empathy, creativity, consent, and …
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Environmental Sustainability (Certificate)
- Brock University (ON)
The Micro-certificate in Environmental Sustainability is designed for those who already have a degree or who do not wish to pursue a degree. The program consists of required courses which …
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Sustainability (Masters)
- Brock University (ON)
The Master of Sustainability program aims to facilitate society’s transition towards sustainability by offering high-quality graduate education, enriching research and applied experiences, and engagement in problem-solving through innovative pedagogy. This …
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Sustainability Science (PhD)
- Brock University (ON)
The PhD in Sustainability Science aims to cultivate a sustainable and equitable future by offering a state-of-the-art education that integrates rigorous scientific practice with an understanding of the unique linkages …
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Leadership in Environmental Sustainability (Certificate)
- Brock University (ON)
The Leadership in Environmental Sustainability professional development certificate program launched in Fall 2023. This online certificate program equips individuals with knowledge about environmental sustainability and advanced competencies required to become …
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Environment and Urban Sustainability (BA (Hons))
- Toronto Metropolitan University (ON)
The program in Environment and Urban Sustainability is designed for students who are passionate about social and environmental issues and eager to learn about, envision, and develop innovative responses to …
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Environment and Urban Sustainability (Minor)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (ON)
The Minor in Environment and Urban Sustainability (EUS) is offered to students to provide an understanding of sustainability issues as they relate to both the human and natural environments. The …
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Environmental Applied Science and Management (MASc)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (ON)
The graduate programs in Environmental Applied Science and Management at Toronto Metropolitan University offer studies in environmental sciences, technology, and environmental management systems and decision-making at the masters and doctoral …
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Urban Agriculture (Certificate)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (ON)
rban agriculture is not only a growing field, but a necessary one. As people continue to move into cities, there will be an added need for professionals with urban agriculture …
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Food Security (Certificate)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (ON)
This program was developed with the Centre for Studies in Food Security to provide professional food-security accreditation and help raise awareness of food security issues across a wide range of …
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Landscape Design for Climate Resilience (Certificate)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (ON)
Our landscape design courses give you comprehensive knowledge and skills in building resilience into landscape design and management, as well as how to incorporate ecologically-based plant knowledge and use digital …
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Environmental Engineering, (BS)
- California State University, Long Beach (CA)
The Environmental Engineering degree is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of careers within the environmental engineering field. The program builds upon a strong foundation of biology, mathematics, physics, …
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Environmental Studies (Mnor))
- Northern Illinois University (IL)
The environmental studies minor is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary program that allows undergraduates in any degree program to study environmental concepts, issues, and problems from the viewpoints and with the …
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Sustainable Food Systems (Certificate)
- Northern Illinois University (IL)
The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Sustainable Food Systems will provide the student with a solid foundation for work in sustainable food and farming. This interdisciplinary certificate prepares students for …
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Sustainability Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Monterrey (Nuevo Leon)
Focused on designing business strategies focused on the availability and replenishment of natural resources. Some competencies developed in the academic program include: Designing sustainable energy processes, Improving production processes by …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Monterrey (Nuevo Leon)
Designed to develop professionals who can optimize energy use and lead in energy management, including alternative and conventional sources. The program emphasizes sustainable development, flexibility for working students, and individualized …
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Sustainable Agriculture (BASc)
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (BC)
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture degree is unique to North America and is distinguished from other agriculture degree programs by providing a broad scope of study related …
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Urban Ecosystems (BS)
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (BC)
The Bachelor of Horticulture Science Urban Ecosystems Major is the only undergraduate degree in North America dedicated to the study of urban ecosystems. At KPU, the Urban Ecosystems Major is …
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Sustainable Business and Enterprise Creation (BS)
- Northern Michigan University (MI)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Business and Enterprise Creation combines three important areas of education to prepare students for careers in socially responsible enterprises. Sustainable and Enterprise Creation …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- Northern Michigan University (MI)
The Sustainability Minor at Northern Michigan University provides students a geographic approach to understanding sustainability challenges.
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Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Northern Michigan University (MI)
The Environmental Studies Minor at Northern Michigan University provide students with an introduction to environmental studies and sustainability challenges.
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English - Literature & the Environment Concentration (MA)
- Northern Michigan University (MI)
The new Literature and the Environment concentration in the English MA program includes courses in ecocriticism, environmental literature, and nature writing, often featuring outdoor experiences. It also incorporates courses from …
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Civil Engineering: Environmental Engineering Specialization (BS)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
Students who wish to study environmental engineering at Mines follow a curriculum that culminates in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering (BS) degree with a specialization in environmental engineering. Students who chose …
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Chemistry: Green Chemistry Specialization (BS)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
The Green Chemistry Specialization is designed for chemistry majors who are interested in a career related to green and sustainable technologies.. The Specialization will require the students to take the …
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Sustainable Engineering (Minor)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
Sustainable Engineering (Minor)
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Environmental Engineering (Minor)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
Environmental engineers design systems and solve pressing problems in all areas related to the environment and public health; sustainable design of drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment and solid hazardous …
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Environmental Science (Minor)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
A minor in environmental science at Mines gives students tools needed to detect and mitigate environmental contamination and an overall academic preparation for a science or engineering career. This minor …
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Environmental Sciences (BS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Bachelor of Science degree allows students to specialize in the environmental aspects of either the physical or biological science. Each of these areas of specialization emphasizes broad and comprehensive …
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Environmental Sciences (BA)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes a combination of social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. The B.A. in environmental sciences prepares students for entry-level positions and graduate opportunities in many …
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Coastal Engineering (BS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
Coastal communities face a wide range of challenges associated with rising seas, hurricanes, long-term shoreline change, human and ecosystem health, and increasing development. An innovative and trained coastal workforce is …
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Sustainability (Minor)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Sustainability Minor examines the interconnected nature of the triple bottom line of sustainability, including environmental stewardship, social integrity, and economic stability.
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Climate Change Sciences (Minor)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Climate Change Sciences minor at UNCW offers students an interdisciplinary understanding of climate change, covering its origins, effects, and future impacts. The program includes courses in geosciences, climatology, and …
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Environmental Studies (MS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Master of Science in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed for professionals, practitioners, citizens and students who wish to strengthen their knowledge of the environment. Choose from …
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Coastal & Ocean Policy (MS)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The Master of Coastal and Ocean Policy (MCOP) is a professional, non-thesis, interdisciplinary degree program that immerses students in a unique curriculum aimed at advancing technical knowledge of coastal and …
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Environmental Studies & Public Administration (MS EVS/MPA)
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)
The dual-degree program is offered jointly by the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Public and International Affairs. Full-time students will earn two degrees – a Master of Science in Environmental …
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Sustainable Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey equips students with skills to address environmental challenges through innovative solutions. The program covers energy efficiency, clean technology, …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Sustainable Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey equips students with skills to address environmental challenges through innovative solutions. The program covers energy efficiency, clean technology, …
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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Toluca
The Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources at Tecnológico de Monterrey is an online program designed to train professionals in optimizing energy use and promoting renewable sources. It covers …
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Sustainable Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Santa Fe
Focused on designing business strategies focused on the availability and replenishment of natural resources. Some competencies developed in the academic program include: Designing sustainable energy processes, Improving production processes by …
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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.