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.

At a Glance

4114
Total Resources
776
Organizations
31
Countries
51
U.S. States & Territories
11
Canadian Provinces

Bars in graphs can be clicked to view resources that align with a particular category. Because a resource may be listed under multiple topics and disciplines, graph data may include higher total counts than what is indicated in total resources above.

4114 resources

Environmental Resources Engineering (BS)

  • Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)

The program’s mission is to educate students to identify and solve complex environmental resources engineering problems. The program prepares responsible leaders who will sustain, restore and protect our natural resources …

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Environmental Studies (Bachelor)

  • University of Vermont (VT)

the campus-wide Environmental Program was established to meet the need for greater understanding of the ecological and cultural systems supporting all life on earth. Environmental studies (ENVS) students and faculty …

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Environmental Studies Bachelor

  • Iowa State University (IA)

The Environmental Studies Program deals with the relationship between humans and nature, or between humans and natural systems. The curriculum is designed to give students an understanding of regional and …

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Physical Oceanography (MS)

  • Florida Institute of Technology (FL)

Oceanography is a broad, multidisciplinary science that integrates the expertise and skills of ocean scientists with that of engineers. Florida Tech's master's in oceanography is a research-centric program that focuses …

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Environmental Studies Bachelor

  • Middlebury College (VT)

The program brings together a community of scholars and students engaged in the study of the human relationship to the environment from many different directions, across 24 departments on our …

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Earth Science with a Climate & Environment Emphasis

  • University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)

This major employs an integrated view of the earth as a dynamically linked system. Students take traditional geology courses while pursuing coursework in related disciplines, such as ocean, atmospheric, and …

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Economics, Law & the Environment (Master's)

  • University of Arizona (AZ)

Program on Economics, Law, & the Environment (ELE) is a collaborative reseach and education initiative of The University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law and the College of …

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Environmental Studies Minor

  • Swarthmore College (PA)

The Environmental Studies program offers numerous opportunities for rigorous interdisciplinary work, addressing the scientific, engineering, social, political, economic, literary, and philosophical dimensions of environmental topics. The minor helps guide students …

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Ecological Restoration - Joint BS

  • Trent University (ON)
  • Fleming College (ON)

The collaborative ecological restoration program developed by Trent University and Fleming College provides a bold and innovative solution to environmental challenges in order to help restore the natural environment for …

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Marine Resource Management Master's

  • Oregon State University (OR)

Marine Resource Management (MRM) is a science-based, interdisciplinary master's program based in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). The program provides students with the multidisciplinary training necessary …

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Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering Concentration (BSE)

  • Arizona State University (AZ)

The ABET-accredited BSE engineering program prepares graduates to collaborate across disciplines to design and build solutions to real-world problems. In the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program, students apply fundamental …

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Leadership & Environmental Management Option, Society, Culture & Communication (BS)

  • Tennessee Technological University (TN)

Through this program, students learn how social systems interact with the environment, explore how cultural values and beliefs influence the way people use the environment, and study how organizations address …

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Mechanical Engineering - Energy & Environment (BSE)

  • Arizona State University (AZ)

The concentration in energy and environment, within the BSE in mechanical engineering, is designed to prepare students to analyze technical problems in: air pollution, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, …

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Environmental Chemistry Concentration, BS

  • Arizona State University (AZ)

The BA program in earth and environmental studies provides a foundational understanding of the evolution of the earth system with an emphasis on the planetary context for sustainable human societies. …

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Ecology, specialization in Human-Environment Interactions (MS)

  • 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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Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability

  • University of Saskatchewan (SK)

The certificate enriches a student's current degree program and helps them stand out from the crowd following graduation. By providing significant exposure to sustainability-related concepts and practices, students gain an …

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Sustainable Development Certificate

  • Université Laval (QC)

This multidisciplinary program aims to develop skills that will enable students to make a tangible contribution to meeting this major social, economic and environmental challenge of meeting today's needs without …

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Environmental Studies (BA)

  • Washington and Lee University (VA)

With an emphasis on liberal arts, the Program in Environmental Studies seeks to facilitate student development of an interdisciplinary understanding of the relationships that define the interaction between humans and …

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Sustainable Design Graduate Certificate

  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)

The College of Architecture and Design offers a certificate in Urban Design and a certificate in Sustainable Design. Certificate programs are open to master's students in any degree program within …

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Environmental Studies Minor

  • Colgate University (NY)

Colgate's environmental studies minor is designed to enhance awareness of the complexity of regional and global environmental issues and to underscore the consequences and impacts of the human experience on …

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Environmental Conservation, Sustainability & Development Concentration, Geographic Science (BA/BS)

  • James Madison University (VA)

The environmental conservation, sustainability and development (ECSD) concentration focuses on the geographical contexts within which people and places interact. Required and elective course work allows students to explore spatial and …

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Environmental Science & Management (PhD)

  • University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)

The Economics and Environmental Science (EES) emphasis at UCSB instills the ability to use economic tools in developing environmental approaches and policies. The program’s goal is to develop environmental economists …

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Environmental Studies (MS)

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)

This interdisciplinary program offers a Master of Science in Environmental Studies (Environmental Engineering Sciences Concentration) with a thesis or a non-thesis track option. Enrollment in the program is open to …

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Environmental Health Science (BS)

  • Baylor University (TX)

The BA in global health is a transdisciplinary degree program designed for students who seek a broad and flexible set of skills for understanding contemporary health challenges and thinking about …

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Environmental Studies (MA)

  • Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)

The M. A. Environmental Studies has an interdisciplinary focus encompassing the natural and social sciences. This foundation is necessary for understanding the complex, cross-disciplinary problems faced today by environmental policy …

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Environmental Studies Minor

  • Oberlin College (OH)

A student interested in a focused, but less extensive, study of the environment may pursue a minor in Environmental Studies. A minor must include ENVS 101 (Environment and Society) and …

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Urban Studies Minor - Environmental Sustainability Track

  • Loyola University Chicago (IL)

Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary program of the College of Arts and Sciences. Students must complete 18 hours of credit to earn a minor. Course offering are drawn from multiple …

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Sustainable Transportation & Planning Graduate Certificate

  • University of Vermont (VT)

The academic merit of the STSP Certificate is multifaceted. It includes the development of technical knowledge of transportation and mobility systems as well as research skills, academic writing, direct experience …

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Biological Science - Marine Biology (Bachelor)

  • Florida Institute of Technology (FL)

Marine biology encompasses so much of the biology of these oceans and marine organisms, from viruses to whales, molecular biology and global warming. Studying for a marine biology degree can …

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Horticulture (AAS)

  • College of Lake County (IL)

Today’s horticulture industry offers careers that go beyond landscaping and floral design. Associate degree graduates of horticulture programs can become natural area managers, arborists and owners and managers of sustainable …

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Environmental Studies (BA)

  • Mills College (CA)

Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary major designed to provide students with an understanding of ecological processes and environmental problems.

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PhD in Biology

  • Florida Institute of Technology (FL)

Offering four specializations including biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, ecology and marine biology, the university's location close to the Atlantic Ocean, Indian River Lagoon and other natural resources provide an …

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Environmental Studies (BA)

  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)

The program remains interdisciplinary in that each student is responsible for developing the proper mix of courses from the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities to meet his or her …

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Bioenergy Graduate Certificate

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)

The graduate certificate in Bioenergy is designed specifically for current and aspiring practitioners who seek advanced skills for growing the bioenergy industry. To accommodate participation by working professionals the program …

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Natural Resources Management (BS)

  • Colorado State University (CO)

The goal of the natural resources management major is to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the interconnectedness of social, political, and ecological systems. This knowledge will enable students …

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Specialization in Planning, Urban & Regional Planning (BS)

  • University of Alberta (AB)

The BSc Specialization program in Planning focuses on natural science elements of planning, including environmental management and the use of geographic information sciences. Students combine a core of planning courses …

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Environmental Science (MS)

  • Florida Institute of Technology (FL)

The master's in environmental science at Florida Tech prepares graduates for career opportunities and advanced academic studies in the use, control and preservation of environmental resources. Because today's increasingly complex …

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Sustainability Pathway

  • Santa Clara University (CA)

The Sustainability Pathway allows students to learn about sustainability from multiple disciplinary perspectives and in interdisciplinary ways. This helps our students integrate the interconnected ideals of viable ecological integrity, viable …

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Minor in Environment

  • McGill University (QC)

The Environment Minor (18 credits) is intended to complement the expertise gained through a major or faculty program outside the MSE. Students taking an Environment Minor are exposed to different …

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Environmental Health (BS)

  • State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)

Environmental health focuses on the study of how people interact with their environment—the air and water around us, the plants and animals we encounter, and the workplaces and homes where …

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Environmental Studies (BA)

  • University of Connecticut (CT)

The Environmental Studies major is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to understand the interactions between human society and the environment. Understanding …

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Building Science & Energy Management (AS)

  • Western Technical College (WI)

This program facilitates students to make decisions incorporating the importance of sustainability in an area representing one of our country’s biggest energy consumers. Students examine the built environment and how …

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Sustainability PhD

  • University of South Dakota (SD)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability–dissertation only–is available for students seeking a doctoral degree in sustainability.

The concept of sustainability encompasses a wide range of topics and endeavors, including economic …

  • Posted March 15, 2018
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Sustainability (MS)

  • University of South Dakota (SD)

The Master of Science in Sustainability–thesis and nonthesis option; is ideal for students studying social and/ or environmental aspects of sustainability.Sustainability is an interdisciplinary field of study, and the existing …

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Environmental Management Bachelor of Technology

  • State University of New York at Cobleskill (NY)

The four-year Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Management program educates students in the skills and technological applications critical to conserving biodiversity and natural resources in a dynamic and challenging global …

  • Posted March 13, 2018
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Sustainability Science (MS)

  • Columbia University (NY)

The program is designed for full-time and aspiring sustainability professionals, who wish to develop their skills in Earth systems observation, analysis, projection, and environmental remediation.

The program requires the completion …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2018
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Sustainable Water Management

  • Tufts University (MA)

Launched by the Tufts Institute for the Environment, the one-year interdisciplinary master’s program offers four tracks, encompassing such areas as urban water infrastructure, the water-energy-food nexus, water diplomacy, and international …

  • Posted Feb. 20, 2018
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Summer REU in Urban Ecology and the Environment

  • City University of New York, Brooklyn College (NY)

The Brooklyn Urban Ecology and Environment Program (BUEE) is a NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates hosted at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. BUEE supports the training …

  • Posted Feb. 5, 2018
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Sustainable Food Systems minor

  • Wells College (NY)

This minor investigates the challenges of the current global food system. With a focus on the cultural meanings of food, and the social and physical conditions under which we grow …

  • Posted Jan. 25, 2018
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Sustainability Minor

  • Wells College (NY)

The minor in Sustainability examines the interplay among the environmental, social, and economic forces involved in addressing the challenges to a sustainable future.

  • Posted Jan. 25, 2018
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