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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Higher education leadership : professionalism in Finnish higher education in departmental level
- University of Jyvaskyla (PO Box 35)
Achieving a highly quality educational system without taking the issue of leadership into consideration would be unattainable. Academic leadership has gained more attention during the past few decades and considered …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2021
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Environmental Studies (BA or BS)
- University of Southern California (CA)
The Environmental Studies degrees are built on specialized natural and social science courses and a set of interdisciplinary courses focusing on sustainability. The social science core courses focus on environmental …
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Environmental Science and Health (BA or BS)
- University of Southern California (CA)
The Environmental Science and Health degrees combine the interdisciplinary courses on sustainability described above and some of the environmental social science content with traditional biology and chemistry content to provide …
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Environmental Data Science (MS)
- University of Southern California (CA)
The application of data science to complex environmental problems has become increasingly important in evaluating large-scale environmental challenges. Data science technologies complement interdisciplinary analyses of complex environmental issues ranging over …
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Sustainable development education, practice, and research: an indigenous model of sustainable development at the College of Menominee Nation, Keshena, WI, USA
- College of Menominee Nation (WI)
The College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute’s theoretical model (SDI model) conceptualizes sustainable development as the process of maintaining the balance and reconciling the inherent tensions among six dimensions …
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Environmental Studies (BA)
- University of Rochester (NY)
The BA in environmental studies is designed to guide students who have interests in environmental management through a program that links courses in the natural and social sciences. Students successfully …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Sustainability Minor
- University of Rochester (NY)
The Sustainability minor is intentionally interdisciplinary and includes core classes from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The minor allows for three additional electives chosen from the sciences or social …
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Environmental Engineering Minor
- University of Rochester (NY)
The objective of the minor program is to provide students with core technical proficiency in environmental engineering analysis.
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Environmental Humanities Minor
- University of Rochester (NY)
This minor provides a structure for students to master new methodologies and gain critical analysis skills. It encourages them to investigate how culture, history, and imagination shape our understandings of …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Geosciences (PhD)
- University of Rochester (NY)
Students in the PhD in geosciences program at the University of Rochester are expected to spend three to five semesters in intensive coursework (both within the department and in other …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Geosciences (MS)
- University of Rochester (NY)
The Geosciences department has an MS program, which emphasizes involvement in research projects. Typically, students joining the MS program do course work during the first year and complete MS research …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Sociology Specialization (PhD)
- Boston College (MA)
Boston College's Sociology PhD program has a environmental sociology cluster of faculty that provides approximately 25% of the department's students with a specialization in environmental sociology.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The new Minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies is accessible for every possible undergraduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, regardless of his or her college or major. There is a …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Master of Urban Design (MUD)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree is a post-professional, two-year program that prepares graduates for careers using urban design to critically address environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues …
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Master of Science in Sustainable Design (MSSD)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The MSSD program critically engages and investigates environmental issues related to architecture and urban systems at the intersection of building science, design, and technology. The MSSD program explores technical and …
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Master of Science in Building Performance & Diagnostics (MSBPD)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The Master of Science in Building Performance & Diagnostics (MSBPD) degree program is intended for practitioners, researchers, and educators in architecture and the building industry who wish to be leaders …
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PhD in Building Performance & Diagnostics (PhD)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The PhD in Building Performance & Diagnostics degree program is intended for practitioners, researchers, and educators in architecture and the building industry who wish to be leaders in advanced building …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Civil and Environmental Engineering (MS)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate degree programs develop deep knowledge in a specialized concentration of one of three focus areas with challenging interdisciplinary course work. The focus areas include: …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Civil and Environmental Engineering (PhD)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
PhD students participate in education and research that strives to advance the engineering science fundamentals of the civil and environmental engineering disciplines. Doctoral candidates develop an individualized program of study …
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Architecture-Engineering-Construction Management (MS)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The AECM programs prepare building-delivery professionals for careers in capital project delivery dealing with the entire life-cycle of capital projects, from pre-design to design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance stages. …
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Architecture-Engineering-Construction Management (PhD)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The PhD-AECM degree program is intended for practitioners, researchers, and educators in engineering, architecture, construction management fields, and other professionals in the building industry who wish to be pioneers and …
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Engineering & Public Policy (MS)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
Engineering and Public Policy offers a MS program that helps students with technical backgrounds address policy issues focused on science and technology.
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Engineering and Public Policy (PhD)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
Engineering and Public Policy offers a doctoral program that helps students with technical backgrounds address policy issues focused on science and technology.
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Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
The majors (B.A.) in Environmental & Sustainability Studies integrate perspectives of the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities. Students work with a diverse group of faculty from across …
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Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality (BS)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
This program teaches students to solve complex problems by using sustainable development tools and a triple-bottom line approach, which considers social, environmental, and financial factors. The major helps develop the …
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Minor in Sustainability Studies (BA)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
The Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program's minor builds on the unique definition of sustainability at UNCG, where "Academics, operations, and outreach are conducted with careful attention to the enduring interconnectedness …
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Geography (BA)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
The Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability offers a program which has three principal objectives: to promote the understanding of the locational dimensions of human behavior in their environmental context; …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Health Science (PhD)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
Students in the Environmental Health Science (EHS) PhD program will be trained in the fundamental understanding of environmental problems and their consequences on human health and well-being. Core courses will …
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Sustainability and Environment (MS)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
Focusing on the interconnectedness of social equity, the environment, the economy, and aesthetics, the customizable M.S. in Sustainability & Environment (MSS&E) is designed for professionals pursuing sustainability in any field.
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Environmental Engineering (BSE)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Civil and Environmental Engineering practice encompasses a wide range of specialties, including: construction management, engineering mechanics, environmental engineering, geotechnical and foundation engineering, hydraulics, intelligent transportation systems, irrigation and drainage, materials …
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Environment and Society Minor
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Environment and Society is an interdisciplinary minor that provides students with analytical and communication skills, as well as the scientific foundation needed to succeed in environmental planning, environmental policy, sustainable …
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Energy Engineering Minor
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
In the Energy Engineering minor, students develop a foundation in the engineering and policy behind energy. Energy engineers are leading the way to a cleaner, safer future across the globe. …
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Work Environment (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Master of Science in Work Environment program provides training and research on the identification, characterization and control of chemical, physical, psychosocial and biological risks associated with work environments as …
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Work Environment (PhD)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Doctor of Science in Work Environment program provides training and research on the identification, characterization and control of chemical, physical, psychosocial and biological risks associated with work environments as …
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Cleaner Production/Pollution Prevention (ScD)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
In Clean Production, the goal is to create a cradle-to-cradle process with minimal negative impact and maximum positive impact on human health and the environment. Cleaner Production Processes conserve raw …
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Environmental Biotechnology Graduate Certificate
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
This certificate combines courses that explore the ecological impact of anthropogenic environmental change with courses that provide training in current biological technologies that can be brought to bear on environmental …
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Energy Conversion Graduate Certificate
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
Energy conversion is a discipline that spans across three departments: Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical & Nuclear Engineering. Interest is rising for practical applications in the housing industry to supply houses …
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Geography (BIS)
- Weber State University (UT)
The Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) is an interdisciplinary degree that allows you to select 3 areas or emphases: ethnic studies, urban/regional planning, and other geographic emphases to develop a …
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Environmental Studies Minor
- Weber State University (UT)
The Environmental Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary degree that focuses on the work of science in human activity. The curriculum is rooted in science to ground factual knowledge. However, its …
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Sustainability for Business Graduate Certificate
- Weber State University (UT)
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability for Business is designed for graduate students to explore and evaluate how business organizations can address sustainability issues to meet societal needs and create competitive …
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Applied Environmental Geosciences (BS)
- Weber State University (UT)
The Applied Environmental Geosciences program at Weber State University includes 38 required credit hours in geosciences, including courses in geology, field mapping, and geographic information systems, in addition to additional …
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Liberal Studies, Environmental Studies Option (BA)
- Montana State University (MT)
The Environmental Studies option is designed for Liberal Studies students interested in developing a broad understanding of environmental issues from scientific and public policy perspectives. Liberal Studies works across departments …
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Liberal Studies, Sustainability Studies & Environmental Stewardship Minor
- Montana State University (MT)
The Sustainability Studies & Environmental Stewardship (SSES) Minor is designed to encourage undergraduate students from any discipline to explore the three pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental and social) beyond course …
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Water Resources Minor
- Montana State University (MT)
The Montana State University Water Resources Minor is designed to encourage students from any discipline to explore water resources beyond course work in their major. As a result, the minor …
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Sustainable Food Systems (MA)
- Montana State University (MT)
This program offers many opportunities to engage in experiential learning through management of projects at MSU’s Towne’s Harvest Garden and in the surrounding communities. Students can tailor their program to …
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Geography: Environmental Studies and Sustainability (BS)
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The Sustainability and Environmental Studies major is part of SRU’s Bachelor’s in Geography program. Slippery Rock University’s Sustainability and Environmental Studies major builds students’ understanding of the complex interactions between …
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Geography: Global Studies (BS)
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The Global Studies program at Slippery Rock University teaches students how social and cultural practices shape the natural environment.
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Park and Resource Management (BS)
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The Park and Resource Management program at SRU provides the tools needed to excel in park interpretation, natural history, visitor services, administration, and resource management and protection.
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Sustainable Management Minor
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The 3BL (triple bottom line) approach to sustainability is at the core of the Sustainable Management program at SRU. A business's success is measured not just by its financial statements, …
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Environmental Geosciences: Environmental Science (BS)
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
SRU's Environmental Science program can lead to a career helping to preserve, protect, and improve the environment. A degree in Environmental Science will provide the background needed to help find …
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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.