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 Management & Protection (BS)
- California Polytechnic State University (CA)
The Environmental Management & Protection program is an undergraduate, interdisciplinary course of study integrating the biophysical and social/economical/political sciences. The curriculum emphasizes management and protection of ecosystem structures and processes …
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Water Science & Management (MS)
- New Mexico State University (NM)
We face serious challenges concerning the supply, development, quality, management, and administration of water resources; responses to the challenges will have major impacts on regional economy, environmental quality, and the …
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Global Studies (PhD)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Ph. D. in Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered through the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, administered by the Department of Political Science, with an …
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Sustainable Community Development Minor
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)
The program aims to familiarize students with the concept of sustainable development as applied to real world communities. Requirements include technical writing, service learning, and methods courses. The goal of …
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Environmental Studies Minor
- Washington and Lee University (VA)
The program curriculum allows students to develop interdisciplinary expertise and an understanding of how insights from different disciplines complement each other. This is not only a unique academic experience, but …
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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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Global Environmental Health (MPH)
- Emory University (GA)
The Masters of Public Health in Global Environmental Health program focuses on alleviating poverty and enhancing environmental protection while promoting sustainable development. Students in the GEH program will develop skills …
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Environmental Science (BA/BS)
- Mills College (CA)
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary major focused on the application of scientific principles to the study of human interactions with the natural environment. As a science major, it provides a …
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Sustainability Studies (BS)
- Florida Institute of Technology (FL)
This sustainability degree is dynamic and focused. Students get started right away, taking core courses like Introduction to Sustainability and the Whole Earth Course. Guided by highly experienced faculty who …
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Sustainable Tourism Concentration, Tourism Development & Management (BS)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The tourism development and management program provides students with the theoretical understanding necessary to maneuver the complexities of one of the world's largest industries. A concentration in sustainable tourism allows …
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Environmental & Sustainability Studies (BA)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)
The Environmental & Sustainability Studies program inspires students to be positive agents for change in the world and gives them the tools they need to be part of the solution …
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Climate Dynamics (PhD)
- George Mason University (VA)
The mission of this program is to train the next generation of scientists in climate dynamics and related fields. Through a comprehensive grounding in classwork, our students learn about how …
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Environmental Science Minor
- James Madison University (VA)
This minor is a cross disciplinary program that any student may elect. Students pursuing programs ranging from the physical, natural or social sciences to education, journalism or business could benefit …
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Environmental & Sustainability Studies Minor
- University of Utah (UT)
Environmental and Sustainability Studies students develop an understanding of ecological systems and the consequences of human-environment interactions, with grounding in earth systems and social science
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Conservation Biology (PhD)
- University of Alberta (AB)
An interdisciplinary field of research for students drawing on natural and social sciences with the aim of protecting species and their habitats. Research topics include: environmental issues; status and trend …
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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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American Indian Studies Graduate Certificate in Renewable Natural Resources
- University of Arizona (AZ)
The goal is to train graduate students and related professionals to be conversant with the problems of managing natural resources on American Indian reservations and off-reservation areas.
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Environmental Health - BS in Public Health (BSPH)
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
The BSPH in Environmental Health degree, is a four year undergraduate program offered through the Department of Environmental Health at Indiana University-Bloomington. The field of public health is charged with …
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Sustainability Studies Certificate
- University of Calgary (AB)
By earning the Embedded Certificate in Sustainability Studies students will graduate with the knowledge and skills to become a sustainability leader in thier career and community. Students will also have …
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Geoenvironmental Engineering Graduate Certificate
- Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO)
This certificate program is designed to provide formalized education in the area of geoenvironmental engineering.
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Environmental Science (PhD)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The graduate program in environmental science (GPES) offers M. S. , M. P. S. and Ph. D. degrees. GPES was created in the early 1970s as a unique response to …
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Environmental & Sustainability Studies Minor
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
The curriculum of the Environmental and Sustainability Studies minor is designed to provide students a broad introduction to the complex system-scale challenges of sustainability as well as the tools needed …
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Environmental Analysis & Policy (BA)
- Boston University (MA)
Students in the Environmental Analysis & Policy (EAP) major are trained broadly in the social sciences with a clearly defined specialization in the environmental field. Students receive an extensive introduction …
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Sustainability Concentration, Business (BA)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The W. P. Carey BA degree program in business with a concentration in sustainability is an innovative, transdisciplinary program intended to prepare students for positions in a variety of professions …
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Environmental Ethics Minor
- Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)
This minor provides students with scientific information and a sense of the social, political, and ethical issues involved in environmental decisions. This minor can help students prepare for careers in …
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Certificate of Graduate Study in Environmental Decision Making
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The focus of certificate study is on environmental decision making, which can be defined as the process by which stakeholders in environmental outcomes engage in communications to seek solutions to …
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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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Energy Systems Concentration, Engineering (MS)
- San Francisco State University (CA)
Issues related to limited energy resources, energy efficiency and conservation, and renewable energy, as well as the effects of ever-increasing energy production and consumption are prompting a significant surge in …
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Environmental Sciences - Environmental Management (BS)
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
The environmental sciences degree uses a set of science core courses and a concentration in a natural science or social science discipline to help students develop a science-based approach to …
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Environmental Studies (Bachelor)
- Utah State University (UT)
Environmental Studies is a flexible field of study that helps prepare students for a variety of careers that involve people and their relationship to the natural world. This degree prepares …
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Graduate Certificate in Management for Sustainable Business
- Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO)
The Management for Sustainable Business certificate program is designed for executives and new working professionals to enhance their careers in management for sustainable business. The certificate will focus on building …
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Sustainable Agriculture Minor
- California Polytechnic State University (CA)
A minor in Sustainable Agriculture is open to all Cal Poly students. In it, students approach modern agricultural problems from a holistic perspective, emphasizing agricultural planning integrated with ecological principles. …
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Native Peoples & the Environment Minor
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The Native Peoples and the Environment minor is available to all ESF undergraduates. The interdisciplinary suite of courses provides students with a cohesive introduction to Indigenous cultures, worldviews and knowledge …
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Environmental Sustainability Minor
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
This minor allows students to explore climate change, the relationship between nature and culture, the ethics and politics of environmental decision-making, and how perspectives on sustainability are expressed humanistically, politically, …
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Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Portland State University (OR)
The Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering (BSENVE) program provides training for engineers to preserve the natural environment – an especially important part of our culture in Portland and in …
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Environmental Science (BS)
- Cleveland State University (OH)
Environmental scientists study the effects of pollutants and toxins on ecosystems and implement ways to restore polluted environments to their natural state. They identify and quantify pollutants, as well as …
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Earth & Ecosystem Science (PhD)
- Central Michigan University (MI)
The Earth and Ecosystem Science (EES) doctoral program at Central Michigan University provides advanced scientific training in interdisciplinary sciences. EES at CMU employs a systems-level approach to evaluate the physical, …
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Sustainable Forest Management (MS)
- Oregon State University (OR)
The Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) graduate program emphasizes the conservation of forest-dominated landscapes to meet a defined set of ecological, economic and social criteria over long time frames. The program …
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Environmental Science Concentration, Biology (BS)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
By learning in an integrative environment that underscores the connectedness of these disciplines, students gain a better understanding of larger scientific concepts and they can view these concepts from multiple …
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Organic Agriculture Program
- Iowa State University (IA)
Our mission is to educate producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in Organic Agriculture both on-farm and in the Universities. Organic Agriculture involves a production …
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Wildlife Conservation Minor
- University of Connecticut (CT)
This minor provides students with a basic understanding of wildlife resources management. Students will be required to complete at least 18 credits that include a common core for all students …
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Agricultural & Resource Economics (MS)
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The Department takes particular pride in its research program and recognizes that research permits graduate students to demonstrate their creative ability and to attain academic maturity. Students usually begin thinking …
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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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Major in Environmental Geosciences
- Smith College (MA)
Courses highlight hands-on and discovery-based learning by doing, modern field and laboratory techniques, and interactive student-faculty research experiences. A degree in geosciences can lead to a variety of rewarding careers …
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Sustainable Energy (PhD)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The Sustainable Energy area of study examines the biological, technical, economic, environmental, business, and policy feasibility and life cycle impacts of sustainable energy systems, with a particular focus on biobased …
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Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Human Ecology Minor
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
This undergraduate minor program is intended for students in degree programs outside the Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Human Ecology major, who wish to add this specialty to their studies.
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Food System Sustainability Certificate
- Arizona State University (AZ)
Food systems are particularly important for human societies to sustain; however, these systems are particularly vulnerable to multiple threats. Many students from a wide variety of disciplines are interested in …
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Renewable Natural Resources Bachelor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Renewable Natural Resources program prepares students for careers with public and private organizations that plan and manage natural resources. Students will learn how to integrate contemporary scientific issues into …
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Natural Resources & Environmental Law Certificate
- University of Montana (MT)
The natural resources and environmental law certificate provides law students the opportunity to specialize in environmental and natural resource law. It provides a interdisciplinary education and allows student to expand …
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Electric Power & Energy Systems Concentration, Electrical Engineering (BSE)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The goal of the electric power and energy systems concentration is to prepare graduates for positions in industries dealing with generation, transmission and utilization of electric power. Generation includes conventional …
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