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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Parks, Protected Areas, and Wilderness Conservation Minor
- University of Idaho (ID)
The Parks, Protected Areas, and Wilderness Conservation Minor involves core classes in population biology, conservation, and wildlife management, as well as elective classes in regional planning, environmental history, and land …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Civil and Environmental Engineering (MS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers interdisciplinary graduate programs led by expert faculty with connections to leading companies, utilities, and agencies in the greater D.C. area and beyond. …
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Conservation Minor
- Indiana State University (IN)
The study of ecosystems, world environments, the conservation of sustainability of natural resources, along with basic earth sciences are the focus of the Biology minor in Conservation.
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental Communication
- California State University, Channel Islands (CA)
The Communication Program at CI is the only undergraduate program in the California State University system to offer a specialty in Environmental Communication. Students gain a deep understanding of how …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems major, with concentrations in Environmental Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, and Turfgrass Science, focuses on the science and practices associated with sustainable plant production and/or use …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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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 …
- 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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Fishery Resources (BS)
- University of Idaho (ID)
Professionals in the fishery field work to support healthy fish resources for the benefit of the food supply, environment, recreation and more. Students learn about the conservation and sustainable management …
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Environmental Restoration Minor
- San Jose State University (CA)
The minor in Environmental Restoration is offered by the Department of Environmental Studies. The minor requires a minimum of 24 units across courses in biology, sustainable agriculture, conservation, and environmental …
- 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 …
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Biosystems Engineering (BS)
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Biosystems Engineering major aims to train students apply quantitative skills to create products, processes, and systems that improve human existence. Working at the interface of engineering and biology, biosystems …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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Natural Resource Conservation (BS)
- University of Idaho (ID)
Students will examine the human dimensions of natural resource management and conservation and apply this knowledge while working with diverse stakeholders across disciplines and private and public sectors. Students will …
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Environmental and Forest Biology (MS, MPS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The graduate program in environmental and forest biology is organized in areas of study designed to provide a strong background within specific interest areas. Faculty with nationally and internationally recognized …
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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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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)
- 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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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Human Ecology (MPS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The common focus of the field is the study of fibrous materials and their use as apparel, as engineering structures (such as composite materials), in biomedical applications, and in home …
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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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Soil and Crop Sciences (PhD)
- 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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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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Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management (PhD)
- Michigan State University (MI)
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management is designed to enable students to generate new knowledge in the complementary fields of tourism and protected area …
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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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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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Agricultural and Resource Economics (BS)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Students in the Agricultural and Resource Economics program must take courses in Agricultural Science, Mathematics/Economics/Statistics, Environmental and Resource Policy, International Agriculture, Food Production, and Politics.
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Sustainability Management Minor
- Goshen College (IN)
With a degree in sustainability management, students will learn to understand the relationship between global ecology and the business world, work to find creative solutions for the problems our world …
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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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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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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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Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Clarkson University (NY)
In the environmental engineering undergraduate bachelor's degree program at Clarkson, students will learn how to develop and implement technologies to solve problems such as meeting clean water supply needs and …
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Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (BS)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
Designed for students interested in careers leading the conservation, protection, and management of natural and environmental resources or in pursuing advanced education in one of its many disciplinary areas, the …
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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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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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