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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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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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Santa Fe
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 Querétaro
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 Querétaro
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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Sustainability Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Puebla
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 Puebla
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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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Guadalajara
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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Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Estado de México
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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Sustainability Development Engineering (BS)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Ciudad de México
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 Ciudad de México
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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Environmental Science (BS)
- John Carroll University (OH)
As an environmental science major, students receive broad training among John Carroll science majors, applying diverse skills to opportunities focused on protecting natural resources and wildlife for future generations. The …
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Tourism Management (BTM)
- Capilano University (BC)
The Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree at Capilano University prepares students for careers in the tourism industry through a comprehensive curriculum that includes business management, marketing, and sustainable tourism practices. …
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Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
Offered by the College of Life Sciences and the department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, the Environmental Science and Sustainability major prepares students to address some of the world’s greatest …
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Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation (BS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation program at BYU is designed to help students become qualified for natural resource management jobs. Students are required to complete a core block of major …
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Biodiversity and Conservation (BS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The Biodiversity and Conservation program was designed to help students become broadly trained in biological disciplines related to documenting and preserving biodiversity. This includes rigorous training in organismal biology, evolution, …
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Global Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
Global Environmental Studies minor stands out in its recognition of the inherently interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems and their potential solutions, offering a bridge from environmental studies to the humanities …
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Global and Community Impact (Minor)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The minor in global and community impact teaches social impact skills that empower and prepare students to make a sustainable difference in the nonprofit, government, impact investing, and corporate social …
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Environmental Science (Minor)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
The Environmental Science minor can be earned by adding 17 credit hours in Environmental Science courses to the 30 credit hours of university core and graduation requirements. The minor can …
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Environmental Science (MS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
A master’s degree in environmental science provides students with research and education opportunities in environmental protection and remediation and in plant growth and physiology. Students select graduate coursework in soil …
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Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation (MS)
- Brigham Young University (UT)
A master’s degree in wildlife and wildlands conservation emphasizes the scientific method in developing critical thinking and analytical skills applied to conservation an management problems related to wildlife ecology, wildlands, …
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Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation PhD
- Brigham Young University (UT)
A doctoral degree in wildlife and wildlands conservation emphasizes the scientific method in developing critical thinking and analytical skills applied to conservation and management problems related to wildlife ecology, wildlands, …
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Sustainable Management (Minor)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
A Minor in Sustainable Management which provides the opportunity to learn how to develop and implement policies that help keep communities sustainable. Any Indiana University students enrolled in a baccalaureate …
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Sustainable Technologies (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This certificate is designed to address a growing need for professionals who can contribute to the green global workforce with knowledge in sustainable practices in current technologies. The Sustainable Technologies …
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Public Affairs, Environmental Policy and Sustainability (MPA)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program at the O’Neill School at IUPUI will advance your understanding of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest. Our 39-credit-hour …
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Environmental and Natural Resources Law (JD)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law offers a J.D in Environmental and Natural Resources Law offering the opportunity to study environmental, energy and natural resources law. IU …
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Global Health and Sustainable Development (MS)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development provides you with the foundation you need to spark change. This degree prepares you to use your expertise to improve …
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Public Health, Product Stewardship (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a 15-credit hour program of study designed to meet the needs of working public health …
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This certificate program is designed to address industry's increased needs for engineers having expertise in EV/HEV/PHEV. It will prepare today's engineers to be competitive in taking on the new challenges …
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Energy Management and Assessment (Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
This is a 12-credit hour (4 courses) Graduate Certificate in Energy Management and assessment. This certificate program is designed to address industry's increased needs for engineers who have expertise in …
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Environmental and Natural Resources Law (JD Certificate)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
A Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resource Law will be awarded to enrolled JD candidates who complete at least 6 approved courses totaling at least 15 credit hours in …
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Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science (BA)
- American University of Central Asia
This course is an introduction to ecological, economic, political, and sociocultural perspectives on relationships between humans and the rest of the natural world. Environmental Management is concerned not only with …
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Liberal Arts Studies - Urban Planning & Design (concentration)
- American University of Central Asia
Concentration in Urban Planning and Design (UPD) is a multi-disciplinary program of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department (LAS). The aim of the concentration is to prepare students for careers …
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Anthropology, Urbanism and International Development (MA)
- American University of Central Asia
Our MA program offers students a path to an advanced academic or professional career in one of the three unique fields: Anthropology, Urbanism or International Development. A degree in this …
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Interdisciplinary Environmental Science
- Weber State University (UT)
This program provides the opportunity to choose from a broad suite of courses across all departments within the College of Science — Botany & Plant Ecology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth …
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Energy Engineering (BS)
- Weber State University (UT)
Energy Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with energy efficiency, power generation, energy services, facility management, environmental compliance, sustainable energy and renewable energy. One of the more recent …
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Environmental Sciences and Sustainability (BS)
- American University of Sharjah
Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability integrates environmental sustainability with biology, chemistry and other related sciences, as well as the humanities and social sciences and other …
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Minor in Environmental Policy (CAS)
- American University of Sharjah
This interdisciplinary minor draws on the resources and expertise of several departments to focus students’ learning on the environmental linkages between social and environmental aspects of sustainability for an enhanced …
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Engineering Systems Management (PHD-ESM)
- American University of Sharjah
The PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management (PhD-ESM) will help produce the next generation of leading academics and industry experts in the different fields of ESM. The program addresses …
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Ecosystem Science and Stewardship (BS)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
The Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science & Stewardship gives you hands-on experience with expert faculty deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains as you train in the science …
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Environmental Science Emphasis (2-year program)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
Our environmental science degree program is a primary pathway to the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies degree or transfer to other four-year environmental science programs. Depending upon the electives …
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Ecosystem Science and Stewardship (2-year program)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. …
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Environmental Studies Emphasis (2-year program)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
This program is intended to serve students who wish to pursue environmental studies with a focus in the social sciences and humanities. The program is grounded in the theoretical framework …
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Sustainability Leadership (Certificate)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
The Sustainability Leadership Certificate (SLC) at Colorado Mountain College includes three foundational courses and two elective courses, allowing students to focus on specific sustainability areas such as sustainable food systems, …
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Permaculture Design (Certificate)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
Through pursuing the Permaculture Design Certificate of Completion, students learn basic principles and applications of permaculture. Permaculture is a vision, set of ethical and practical principles, design system, and practice. …
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Sustainable Business (Minor)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
The Sustainable Business Minor explores how an enterprise can, not only grow, but grow responsibly. Businesses that understand the interconnected systems of humans and the environment are equipped to adapt …
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Sustainability Leadership (Certificate)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
Sustainability Leadership Certificate students will take three foundational courses and then choose two elective courses, which provide the certificate earner with an emphasis area. The electives can be chosen from …
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Ecological Restoration (BS)
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
Ecological Restoration is the practice of assisting the recovery of degraded ecosystems. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecological Restoration (ER) provides graduates with a strong foundation in the methods …
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Environmental Engineering (BT)
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The Environmental Engineering program provides the additional skills and knowledge that are required to successfully work on assignments in the areas of sustainability, air quality, climate change, environmental impact assessment, …
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Sustainable Business Leadership (Advanced Diploma)
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The Sustainable Business Leadership program trains graduates to create a healthy, socially just, and ecologically sustainable world for everyone. The program prepares graduates to drive sustainability within organizations. This credential …
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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.