Academic Programs
Introduction
AASHE’s academic programs listing is among the largest and most comprehensive public databases of academic programs in sustainability and related fields. It includes everything from professional certificates to doctoral degrees.
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Environmental Geoscience (BS)
- Indiana State University (IN)
Indiana State University offers a environmental geoscience major that prepares students for specialization in the fields of environmental policy, environmental justice, and environmental consulting. On the state level, career opportunities …
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Environmental Management Certificate
- Clarkson University (NY)
This certificate program will develop proficiency in drafting and assessing strategies that benefit both the environment and economy. Topics of study include green marketing, risk management and supply chain practices.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Geography Minor
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Minor in Geography provides a fundamental foundation to the breadth of study within the field of geography as well as grounding in general geographic theory. The minor is available …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Natural Resources Management (BS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The Natural Resources Management (NRM) program is structured to introduce students to a wide range of renewable natural resources (soils, water, vegetation, wildlife, recreation), while maintaining substantial flexibility for student-centered …
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Environmental and Outdoor Education Minor
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
This interdisciplinary minor is open to students in all majors. It is valuable to students preparing for careers in elementary and secondary education, scouting, adventure programming, youth and community groups, …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Science & Resource Management Minor
- California State University, Channel Islands (CA)
The Environmental Science and Resource Management minor provides non-majors with the opportunity to explore environmental issues and examine human impacts on natural systems. It provides students with an understanding of …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Northwestern University (IL)
The Earth and Planetary Sciences study the past, present, and future of the Earth and other planets. Scientists address fundamental scientific questions important for understanding the Earth and society’s connection …
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Earth Material Properties Minor
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Earth Material Properties Minor involves required classes in geology and mineralogy and elective classes in seismology, petrology, and optical mineralogy.
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Paper Science and Engineering (MS, MPS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The PSE program offers these areas of study: Pulping and Bleaching Processes (M.S., Ph.D.), Colloidal Chemistry and Fiber Flocculation (M.S., Ph.D.), Fiber and Paper Physics (M.S., Ph.D.), Process and Environmental …
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Environmental Science (BS)
- Duquesne University (PA)
Duquesne's Center for Environmental Research and Education offers a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science that gives students a strong foundation in the natural sciences and mathematics, as well as …
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Plant Science (PhD)
- University of Idaho (ID)
From crop-based biofuels to pest-resistant plants, plant science discoveries have made a profound impact on the world’s food production, natural resources and environment. This program prepares students to make their …
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Renewable Materials (BS)
- University of Idaho (ID)
The B.S. in Renewable Materials trains students to create and design new products from bio-based materials, from wood to recycled materials. Through hands-on courses, students apply what they learn in …
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Bioprocess Engineering (BS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The bioprocess engineering program prepares students for work in the emerging bioprocessing and biofuels industry to produce energy and related chemical products from renewable resources. Students in this program master …
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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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Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Certificate
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The GC-OSA focuses on sustainability through examining both the ecosystem services provided by beneficial insects, as well as the management of injurious insects. Ecological functions of insects in the natural …
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Natural Resources: Land, Water, and Air (MS)
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment offers two graduate degrees in Natural Resources: Land, Water, and Air, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.). The Department …
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Environmental Systems and Sustainability (BS)
- Illinois State University (IL)
Under the Environmental Systems and Sustainability major, students will study complex environmental challenges, like pollution, climate change, and harmful waste. Students will also develop potential sustainable solutions that can make …
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Environmental Health Science (BS)
- Clarkson University (NY)
The environmental health science major curriculum is a four-year program offered through Clarkson's Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE). Environmental Health Science majors have access to state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories, …
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Evolutionary Biology (PhD)
- Cornell University (NY)
The program is intended to provide students with broad exposure to concepts and research approaches within ecology and evolution (primarily through seminars and formal course work), as well as in-depth …
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Plant Pathology (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology are the study of plant diseases and the biology of plant-microbe interactions at the molecular to ecosystem levels of organization. The Field of Plant Pathology …
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Bioprocess Engineering (MS, MPS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Biocatalysis is the study of biological and chemical processes involving biocatalysts, enzymes and proteins. This area of study prepares students for traditional “upstream” operations: principles of design and operation of …
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Urban and Regional Studies (BS)
- Cornell University (NY)
In the Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies (B.S. URS) program, students develop the insights, knowledge, and technical skills needed to understand cities in all their diversity, richness, …
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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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Environmental Engineering Minor
- Clarkson University (NY)
Clarkson University offers a minor in environmental engineering for students in other majors who would like exposure to this fast-growing field. Environmental engineers provide the knowledge, leadership and guidance needed …
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Agriculture Business (AS)
- Santa Rosa Junior College (CA)
The Associate in Science for Transfer in Agriculture Business will provide current and relevant knowledge, skills and abilities through education and hands-on training in Agriculture Business, Agriculture Studies, AgriBusiness, Ag …
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Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA)
- Western Michigan University (MI)
The major and minor in environmental and sustainability studies at Western Michigan University fosters environmental awareness and scientific literacy as well as offers careful interdisciplinary training of majors and minors …
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Environmental Studies (AA)
- Santa Rosa Junior College (CA)
The Environmental Studies major will provide students with an understanding of the manner in which various disciplines study the environment and approach our most pressing environmental issues.
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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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Geographic Information Science Minor
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Geography Minor in Geographic Information Science provides a program for students interested in the application of information technology to the spatial dimensions of Earth’s human and physical systems. It …
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Environmental Studies Minor
- San Jose State University (CA)
The minor in Environmental Studies is offered by the Department of Environmental Studies. The minor requires a minimum of 19 units across courses in environmental law, environmental impact analysis, and …
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Environmental Toxicology Graduate Specialization
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Environmental Toxicology Graduate Specialization is a multidisciplinary dual-PhD program in Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences (EITS) that provides students an advanced toxicology graduate education and research opportunities related to …
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Design and Environmental Analysis Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
D+EA offers an integrative, flexible undergraduate curriculum that is student-centric. The program provides a substantive design education and is one of the few comparable programs that is STEM certified. Students …
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Freshwater Science and Sustainability (BS)
- Western Michigan University (MI)
The institutions developed an interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in freshwater science and sustainability. Students wishing to conduct all of their freshwater science and …
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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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Fisheries and Wildlife (BS)
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Fisheries and Wildlife undergraduate program provides a strong base in the foundational and applied sciences of natural resource management. The program is designed to develop understanding of the cultural, …
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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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Soil and Crop Sciences (MS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Field of Soil and Crop Sciences occupies a modern and diversified agronomic research facility. Field Crop Science covers a wide spectrum, from field-scale applied projects to cell physiology and …
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Fire Ecology and Management (BS)
- University of Idaho (ID)
The B.S. program in Fire Ecology and Management holds an emphasis on direct and “hands-on” learning, providing students with an understanding of fire’s holistic role in the environment and helping …
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Developmental Sociology (BS)
- Cornell University (NY)
Students majoring in Development Sociology gain an understanding in societal development and factors to solve social problems, both local and global. Students are provided close mentorship and opportunities for active, …
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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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Learning for Sustainability Graduate Certificate
- Western Michigan University (MI)
The Certificate Program in Learning for Sustainability (LfS) is designed to develop competencies needed to wrestle with complex real-world problems and sustainability challenges. Students will be engaged in learning how …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Crop and Soil Sciences (MS)
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences requires all graduate students to participate in a meaningful teaching or extension experience and to exhibit proficiency in both writing and general …
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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 …
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Geographic Information Technology Minor
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The Geographic Information Technology minor will help students discover how to use tools and technologies like computer science, visualization, geographic information science, and remote sensing to examine landscapes and environments.
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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; …
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Civil and Environmental Engineering (MS)
- Northwestern University (IL)
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University is a premier research and academic department. With award-winning, internationally renowned …
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Civil & Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Calvin University (MI)
Students will get hands-on experience solving problems like creating clean water systems and designing energy-saving machines which will also connect students to internships and opportunities all over the country and …
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Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management Graduate Certificate
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management provides students with interdisciplinary training necessary to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate climate change mitigation projects that seek to retain …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Sustainable Energy Minor
- San Jose State University (CA)
The minor in Sustainble Energy is offered by the Department of Environmental Studies. The minor requires a minimum of 23 units across courses in physics, energy policy, and solar energy.
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Master of Natural Resources (MS)
- University of Idaho (ID)
The Master of Natural Resources (MNR) is an interdisciplinary course-based graduate program designed for current and aspiring professionals who wish to enhance their educational credentials for a career in natural …
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