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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Carbon Footprint for Healthcare (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course is specifically designed to support healthcare professionals in staying up to date with the latest evidence-based practices and enhancing their skills and knowledge. By enrolling, participants will earn …
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Green Space and Health
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course offers an overview of the ways in which human health is inextricably linked to the health of the natural environment. This complex set of relationships is sometimes referred …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Net Zero Leadership Training For Boards
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
The Net Zero Leadership Training for Boards is an interactive workshop that empowers board-level staff with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainable transformation across their organisation. It focuses on …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Public Health Leadership for Sustainability (Certificate)
- University of Toronto (ON)
The Public Health Specialty Training Curriculum (2015) reflects the central importance of sustainable development to health and requires trainees to “demonstrate leadership in environmental sustainability with a focus on the …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Sustainability in Quality Improvement (SusQI) (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This intensive course introduces health professionals and educators to the concept of ‘sustainable value’ and the ‘SusQI’ framework for integrating sustainability into quality improvement. Learning from real examples, participants explore …
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Sustainable Anaesthetics (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course offers an overview of the complex relationship between human health, climate change and the wider environmental crisis. We describe how the health system is both vulnerable to and …
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Sustainable Child Health (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course is specifically designed to support healthcare professionals like you to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based practices and enhance your skills and knowledge. By booking this …
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Sustainable Dentistry (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course will help you to understand why sustainability matters, offering an overview of the complex relationship between human health, climate change and the wider environmental crisis. We describe the …
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Sustainable Kidney Care (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course explores the two-way relationship between health and the environment, with a focus on kidney care. We’ll cover how to reduce both the financial and environmental impact of healthcare …
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Sustainable Mental Health (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course is specifically designed to support healthcare professionals like you to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based practices and enhance your skills and knowledge. By booking this …
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Sustainable Primary Care (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course is specifically designed to support healthcare professionals like you to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based practices and enhance your skills and knowledge. By booking this …
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Sustainable Procurement (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course helps you understand why sustainability matters, offering an overview of the relationship between health, the health sector and the climate and ecological crises. How is procurement both vulnerable …
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Sustainable Respiratory Care (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This course offers an overview of the relationship between human health and the climate and ecological crises, with a focus on respiratory health. It describes how the health system is …
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Teaching Sustainability in Quality Improvement Improvement (SusQI) (Certificate)
- Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (Oxford)
This short course aims to help you build the skills and confidence to teach the CSH ‘SusQI’ Framework and integrate it into mainstream quality improvement education programs. The course is …
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Module de Santé Planétaire (Planetary Health Module)
- National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts
Introduce the disciplinary field of "Planetary Health"
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The Health Effects of Climate Change
- Harvard University (MA)
Our world’s climate is changing. Of the top twenty hottest years ever recorded, sixteen have occurred in the last two decades. This warming has already had a profound effect. Many …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Human Health and Climate Change: e-course (Certificate)
- World Health Organization
This course provides an introduction to the health challenges, as well as the opportunities, that can by associated to climate change. It includes one module divided into 3 sections, and …
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Planetary Health - Epidemiology Meets Technology (Certificate)
- University of Groningen
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Planetary Health, focusing on the key concepts, drivers of human pollution, and the health impacts of climate change. Students will learn to describe …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Executive Short Course Planetary Health (Certificate)
- University of Geneva
This course aims to understand how essential it is to integrate a planetary health lens and strategy into humanitarian action. Its programme reviews how human-caused changes disrupt natural ecosystems, causing …
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CAS Health and Human Environment
- University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, human health is closely intertwined with the condition of the environment in many ways. The CAS program makes these complex interactions understandable and provides …
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Climate Change and Planetary Health (Certificate)
- State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University (NY)
Advanced Certificate Program in Climate Change and Planetary Health will provide students with training to characterize and assess impacts related to climate change and the anthropogenic effects on health and …
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Rx One Health (Certificate)
- University of California
Rx One Health participants develop skills in laboratory and research methods, ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity conservation, epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, biosafety, biosecurity, food safety, agriculture, food security, hydrology, marine ecology, communications, …
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Diploma in Climate Medicine
- University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus (CO)
The Diploma in Climate Medicine equips healthcare providers to lead in climate and health policy, environmental justice, health system decarbonization, workforce training, and research dissemination. Graduates become trusted advisors to …
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Climate Change and Health Care (Certificate)
- Yale University (CT)
This 21-week program for working professionals reflects current science and best practices in the field of climate change and health. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and …
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Planetary Health for Nurses
- Yale University (CT)
Nurses can play a central role in mitigating and adapting to current and future health threats from climate change. This course provides nurses with tailored information about climate change related …
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Taking Action on Planetary Health (Certificate)
- University of Toronto (ON)
With the complex connection between environmental health and human health becoming increasingly apparent, the necessity for healthcare professionals to incorporate planetary health approaches in their practice is more important than …
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Planetary Health Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
- Nagasaki University
The Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program is an advanced professional education program that fosters leaders who can bring about change in public health. It …
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Environmental and Planetary Health Sciences (PhD)
- The City University of New York (NY)
The PhD degree in Environmental and Planetary Health Sciences program applies an interdisciplinary approach to identification of the public health impacts of the local and global environment, human activities, the …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Interdisciplinary Program in Envrionment and Resources (E-IPER) (PhD)
- Stanford University (CA)
The program is designed to enable students to become first-rate interdisciplinary researchers and acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in both academic and non-academic careers. E-IPER's core courses engage …
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Environmental Pschology (MSc)
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth (Co. Kildare)
The new MSc in Environmental Psychology (PAC code : MHW56) aims to ensure graduates develop a critical understanding of how our actions shape the world and how our environments impact …
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Global Responsibility and Leadership (BS)
- University of Groningen
The Bachelor of Science in Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL) is a pioneering Liberal Arts and Sciences program designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills necessary …
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Executive Fellowship in Sustainable Healthcare (Certificate)
- National University of Singapore
The Executive Fellowship in Sustainable Healthcare (Graduate Certificate) is designed for senior leaders and working professionals, providing the skills and networks they need to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare.
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Master of Science in Sustainable Health Care
- National University of Singapore
This MSc programme provides you with a broad foundation in the principles of sustainability, population health, and healthcare management. Over 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) you will have …
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Master of Global Public Health
- Victoria University
Contribute to health improvements worldwide, and make a real difference to individuals and communities, with a Master of Global Public Health from Victoria University. This postgraduate degree provides the knowledge …
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Master in Disaster Management Program
- University of Copenhagen
The Master of Disaster Management is a continuing education programme aimed at professionals from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds, such as risk managers, engineers, healthcare professionals, military officers, architects, …
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Master in Environment, Climate Change and Health
- University of Bayreuth
The master's programme Environment, Climate Change and Health directly aims to address current issues and questions of the 21st century and to find answers and solutions to climate- and environment-associated …
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Leading Green Business Transformation (Professional Certificate)
- Stanmore School of Business
The Professional Certificate in Leading Green Business Transformation equips professionals with the skills to drive sustainable change in organizations. This program focuses on green business strategies, sustainable innovation, and eco-friendly …
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Planetary Health (MSc)
- University of Edinburgh
Planetary Health examines these factors and their consequences, and looks at ways in which redesigning, connecting, and leveraging the world’s interdependent health, environment, and economic systems could offer new global …
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Environment and Resources (PhD)
- Stanford University (CA)
E-IPER's PhD in Environment and Resources degree program is designed to enable students to become first-rate interdisciplinary researchers and acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in both academic and …
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Sustainability in Health (Master)
- Università degli Studi di Torino
Join the frontier of advancing a healthier future for people and planet by elevating your career with the Sustainability in Health Master's degree, designed to shape professionals into Health Sustainability …
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One Health/Planetary Health (MPH)
- James Lind Institute
One Health is one of the most emerging disciplines in the realm of public health. The One Health paradigm focuses on the holistic and interconnectedness of animals, humans, plants, and …
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Environment, Climate & Health (MPH, Concentration)
- Cornell University (NY)
Our MPH Program prepares students in the Environment, Climate & Health concentration to understand and respond to the negative impacts environmental change and climate change have on health. Through coursework …
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Emergency Preparedness & Management (MPH, Concentration)
- Cornell University (NY)
Our MPH Program prepares students in the Emergency Preparedness & Management concentration to manage risks and take action in times of crisis. Our courses are focused on helping students develop …
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Interdisciplinary Program in Envrionment and Resources (E-IPER) (Joint or Dual Master)
- Stanford University (CA)
The E-IPER Joint or Dual Master of Science (MS) degree in Environment and Resources provides Stanford students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the science, technology and engineering that …
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Climate and Health (MS)
- University of Miami (FL)
The program trains future generations of professionals, research analysts, planners, decision-makers and leaders to address the intricate relationship between human health and climate, climate change and weather patterns and weather …
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Engineering, Sustainability and Health (MS)
- University of San Diego (CA)
the University of San Diego has created the transdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health (MESH) degree program. Specific technical training or complicated math calculations are not part …
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Master of Planetary Health (Master)
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Planetary Health is emerging as a new scientific and professional field aimed at promoting profound changes in our societies to continue to improve the health of humanity within the sustainable …
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Global and Planetary Health (MSc)
- Durham University
The MSc in Global and Planetary Health offers an in-depth study into the challenging and complex issues which have emerged around global health and environmental sustainability and are making a …
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Climate Change & Planetary Health (MSc)
- London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine (Middlesex)
In this program, you will explore the interconnectedness of global environmental systems, such as heat stress, food systems, air pollution, and biodiversity loss, and their significant impact on human health. …
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Global Challenges (Online Learning) (MSc)
- University of Edinburgh
The MSc Global Challenges program offers a unique, cutting-edge approach to tackling the complex, interconnected global issues we face today. This multidisciplinary online program will equip you with the knowledge …
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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.