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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Urban Studies (BS)
- Stanford University (CA)
The Urban Studies program treats urbanism as an interdisciplinary field; it brings together students, faculty, and outside specialists concerned with cities and the impacts of cities on society and people's …
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Ecology, specialization in Human-Environment Interactions (PhD)
- Colorado State University (CO)
The Human Environment Interactions specialization draws on the expertise of GDPE Faculty in the social and environmental sciences to help students construct solutions to critical human/environmental problems. Students learn about …
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Ethics, Values & Society Minor
- Central Michigan University (MI)
Within this minor, students gain important knowledge in the societal implications of Sustainability. In an age where technology, mass communication and heightened population, this minor is directly applicable to an …
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Peace, Justice & Ecology Minor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (AL)
The Peace, Justice, and Ecology minor, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, is an interdisciplinary program for students seeking a broad learning experience in human-ecological interactions, bio-cultural diversity, …
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Public Affairs, Environmental Management (BS)
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
Part of the Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, includes environmental science topics, while also studying management, risk assessment, environmental law, policy, and government finance. With an Environmental Management major, …
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Education for Environmental Sustainability Certificate
- University of Cincinnati (OH)
Environmental education focuses on the exploration of environmental issues, problem solving, critical thinking, and taking action to improve the environment. Furthermore, education for sustainability is a transformative process that prepares …
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Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The Environmental Engineering major is structured to provide students with appropriate background in the physical, chemical and biological sciences together with the mathematical, planning, analysis and design tools necessary to …
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Socially Responsible Business Concentration, MBA
- Mills College (CA)
Practitioners of socially responsible business specialize in leading change within established, for-profit businesses to ensure that these firms are aligned effectively with society’s needs. Graduates in this concentration are equipped …
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Sustainable Agroforestry Option for Natural Resources Major
- Oregon State University (OR)
The student pursuing this option will develop skills and knowledge necessary to design and manage integrated sustainable land management systems involving co-production of woody plants and agricultural plants and animals.
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MSE in Sustainable Engineering
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The MSE in sustainable engineering is a multidisciplinary graduate program ideal for professionals and graduate-level students with engineering and physical science backgrounds who wish to design a flexible individualized plan …
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Environmental Design/Planning (PhD)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
This program is an individualized institute-wide interdisciplinary degree that integrates graduate courses and faculty research expertise with concentrations in design; health care and healing environments; history, theory and criticism; and …
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Green Building Certificate Program
- Colorado State University (CO)
IBE specializes facilitating the integrated design, construction and operations processes to help teams realize their green building and sustainability goals.
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Environmental Education & Interpretation (BS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
This major seeks to integrate training in organismal biology, including a required field component, with in-depth training in the literature and context of natural history and a suite of environmental …
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Sustainable Tourism Minor
- Arizona State University (AZ)
As sustainability expands in popularity as a discipline, students are looking to find ways to better understand how they can apply the principles of sustainability to specific areas of interest. …
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Environmental Management Minor
- James Madison University (VA)
The cross disciplinary environmental management minor prepares students to apply the principles of environmental science and engineering to contemporary environmental problems in natural resource, industrial and public policy contexts. The …
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Master's in Human Centered Design
- Florida Institute of Technology (FL)
A multidisciplinary experience that includes other scientific disciplines, from human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence to architecture, ethnographical design and crisis management. In addition to specializing in HCD, the School of …
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Environmental Action & Leadership Minor
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
This minor is intended to provide knowledge of and insight into environmental issues, and develop skills in communication, group management and leadership to facilitate action toward solving environmental problems and …
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BS in Agriculture, Major in Sustainable Agriculture Systems
- University of Alberta (AB)
Students will develop the skill needed to lead in sustainable agricultural systems with this major stream. Students will have the opportunity to widen their knowledge base by: Studying agriculture in …
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Native American Studies Minor
- Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)
The Native American Studies major program has three goals. One is to help students realize the objectives of an undergraduate major as defined at Humboldt State, “to attain an understanding …
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Geography & Environmental Sciences (BS)
- Western Kentucky University (KY)
The B. S. in Geography and Environmental Sciences explores human-environment relationships, and equips students to meet challenges brought about by such relationships.
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Environmental Science & Policy (BA/BS)
- College of William & Mary (VA)
The environmental problems that threaten the planet on which our society depends are complex, requiring us to integrate insights across the disciplines. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of these problems, …
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Geography (BA)
- San Francisco State University (CA)
The undergraduate major core courses introduce foundational concepts in physical and human geography, as well as geographic techniques. An upper division distribution requirement gives students more focused work in physical …
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BioRenewable Systems (PhD)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Biorenewable Systems are the structures and processes that create and support biologically-based products capable of being continuously replaced through sound technology and management. BRS is positioned to be a world-renowned …
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Environmental Science Major - Chemistry Emphasis
- Calvin University (MI)
If students want to pursue a career requiring scientific training in environmental problems and their solutions, an environmental studies major will prepare them for jobs in a variety of fields. …
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Environmental Studies Minor
- Beloit College (WI)
The environmental studies minor offers the opportunity to study environmentally related topics in economics, political science, natural science, philosophy, and environmental studies courses.
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Earth Remote Sensing (MS)
- Florida Institute of Technology (FL)
Earth Remote Sensing (ERS) takes into consideration the many factors that are changing the Earth such as growing population, urbanization, land use and climate change. ERS is the science of …
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Earth Systems Bachelor
- Stanford University (CA)
The Earth Systems Program is an interdisciplinary environmental science major. Students learn about and independently investigate complex environmental problems caused by human interaction with natural systems. Earth Systems majors become …
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Sustainable Horticulture Concentration, Applied Biological Sciences (BS)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The sustainable horticulture concentration is designed for students who want theory and practical experiences in the unique aspects of the culture of plants in an urban desert environment. Students acquire …
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Earth Science (BS)
- San Francisco State University (CA)
The Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences is designed for students intending to prepare for direct entry into a career as a professional in industry or government, or for graduate …
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Ecological Economics Graduate Certificate
- University of Vermont (VT)
Taught by leading experts in the field, the Ecological Economics Graduate Certificate is a 15- to 21-credit, problem-based program, depending on previous credits and life experience. Students gain a solid …
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Masters in Urban & Environmental Planning (MUEP)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The master's degree program in urban and environmental planning offers a unique opportunity to integrate urban and environmental aspects of planning in a rapidly developing metropolitan area. Individual practical experience …
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Sustainability Minor
- Portland State University (OR)
The goal of the Minor in Sustainability is to offer Portland State undergraduate students an understanding of the multidisciplinary concepts and practices integral to sustainable living. The Minor has two …
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Climate Change Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and dozens of courses at Cornell explore the many facets of a warming world – from impacts on …
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Environmental Policy Minor
- Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)
Students completing this program will have demonstrated: the ability to apply science to understanding ecosystems and natural resources, the ability to understand the policy and social implications of environmental issues, …
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Environmental Science (BS)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)
The goal of the bachelor of science (B. S. ) degree is to train students to become proficient in the natural and physical sciences, as well as to be aware …
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Environmental Issues Minor
- Colorado College (CO)
This Environmental Issues minor is intended to provide a foundation for understanding the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems and opportunities. This interdisciplinary minor draws from economic, political science, philosophy, sociology, …
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Environmental Studies Emphasis, Interdisciplinary Studies (BA/BS)
- Southern Oregon University (OR)
The interdisciplinary Studies major allows students to draw coursework from two or more academic programs to support individual learning goals. The selected program of emphasis plays a central role by …
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Environmental & Water Resource Economics (BS)
- University of Arizona (AZ)
A degree in Environmental Water Resource and Economics (EWRE) prepares students to assume responsible positions in the management of the world's natural and human resources.
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Environmental Studies (BA)
- Ithaca College (NY)
Environmental studies majors develop the broad knowledge, analytical tools, teamwork, practical experience, and leadership skills necessary to become effective professionals in this burgeoning field. Students learn to assess environmental concerns …
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Environment & Society (MS)
- Utah State University (UT)
The curriculum has its foundations in social science, with infusions of ecology and natural resource management, so that students may learn how to help individuals and organizations operate sustainably and …
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Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
- Oregon State University (OR)
Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate major that first introduces students to the elements of the Earth system and the processes of mass and energy flow among …
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Native American Studies (BA)
- Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)
The Native American Studies major program has three goals. One is to help students realize the objectives of an undergraduate major as defined at Humboldt State, “to attain an understanding …
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Human Dimensions of Natural Resources & the Environment (dual title MA/MS)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
This interdisciplinary dual-title intercollege graduate degree program exposes students to a broad base of state-of-the-art methodologies, theories, and technologies for addressing contemporary resource and societal issues, including, but not limited …
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Bachelor in Horticulture
- Iowa State University (IA)
Horticulturists grow fresh fruits and vegetables, plan and create beautiful landscapes, cultivate and maintain acres of turfgrass for recreation and function, breed new plants for pest resistance and environmental tolerance, …
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Sustainability Minor
- Florida Institute of Technology (FL)
Requires four Restricted Electives (12 credit hours), including one introductory course in each of four areas: environmental science, economics, technology and social sciences/humanities.
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Sustainability Studies (BA)
- Messiah University (PA)
Messiah College's interdepartmental Bachelor of Arts (B. A. ) in sustainability studies is built upon a holistic approach that emphasizes the social, ecological and economic aspects of sustainable human communities.
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Environmental Sciences (PhD)
- Tennessee Technological University (TN)
The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Environmental Sciences at Tennessee Technological University offers a concentration in either biology or chemistry but emphasizes the solution of complex environmental problems using …
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Kanawayihetaytan Asky Certificate Program
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Kanawayihetaytan Askiy, formerly the Indigenous Peoples Resource Management program, is a uniquely designed certificate program that is focused on providing a broad range of topic areas specific to the …
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Earth, Environment & Global Sustainability (Bachelor)
- Bentley University (MA)
Bentley University offers a liberal studies major concentration in Earth, Environment, and Global Sustainability (EEGS) which consists of eight courses and provides students with a background in Earth or environmental …
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Renewable (Solar) Energy Option, Energy Engineering (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The UMass Lowell graduate program in Energy Engineering offers professional training at the master's degree level designed to prepare the student to perform state-of-the-art work on energy systems.
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