Sustainability Degree Programs: United States
Arizona
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
INSTITUTION: Arizona State University, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Program in Environmental Design and Planning DEGREE OFFERED: Doctoral Program in Environmental Design and Planning (Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: This program is interdisciplinary and connects various ASU colleges, including education, through student programs of study. Courses such as "Issues in Sustainable Design" are offered. WEBSITE: http://www.asu.edu/caed/PHD/html/PHDHome.htm CONTACT: College of Architecture and Environmental Design Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287-1905 Phone: 480-965-4620 Fax: 480-965-1966 CAED.PHD@asu.edu
EDUCATION
INSTITUTION: Prescott College, Arizona, PhD Program DEGREE OFFERED: Education with a Concentration in Sustainability Education (PhD) DESCRIPTION: "Beginning this fall (2005), Prescott College will offer a Doctor of Philosophy in education, with a focus in sustainability education. The new Ph.D. program, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, enlarges the College's mission to educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance the world community and the environment." WEBSITE: http://prescott.edu/academics/phd/index.html CONTACT: Prescott College 220 Grove Avenue Prescott, AZ 86301 Phone: (877) 350-2100
GENERAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
INSTITUTION: Prescott College, Arizona, Sustainable Community Development Program DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Community Development (B.A.) DESCRIPTION: Students integrate four realms into their study: "natural history of the region; appropriate technologies and assessment; social, spiritual, and philosophical foundations of community; and communication, celebration, and education in the community." WEBSITE: http://www.prescott.edu/academics/adp/programs/scd/index.html CONTACT: Sustainable Community Development Program Adult Degree Programs Prescott College 220 Grove Avenue Prescott, AZ 86301 Phone: (877) 350-2100
California
INSTITUTION: California Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Architecture and Environmental Design DEGREE OFFERED: Landscape Architecture (B.S.L.A.) DESCRIPTION: This program addresses the needs of sustainability through the perspective of the needs of the Los Angeles community. WEBSITE: http://www.csupomona.edu/~la/department/index.html CONTACT: Department of Landscape Architecture California State Polytechnic University 3801 West Temple Ave. Pomona CA 91768 Phone: (909) 869-2673 Fax: (909) 869-4460
INSTITUTION: California Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Architecture and Environmental Design DEGREE OFFERED: Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) DESCRIPTION: This program addresses the needs of sustainability through the perspective of the needs of the Los Angeles community. WEBSITE: http://www.csupomona.edu/~la/department/index.html CONTACT: Department of Landscape Architecture California State Polytechnic University 3801 West Temple Ave. Pomona CA 91768 Phone: (909) 869-2673 Fax: (909) 869-4460
BUSINESS
INSTITUTION: Presidio World College Sustainable Management DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Management (MBA) DESCRIPTION: This program "integrates environmental, ethical and social values with practical business skills." The theme of sustainable management in for-profit business is part of every course in the program. WEBSITE: http://presidioworldcollege.org/ CONTACT: Presidio Building 36 P.O. Box 29502 San Francisco, CA 94129 Phone: (415) 561-6590 Fax: (415) 561-6483
INSTITUTION: California Polytechnic University, Pomona, Natural Resources Management DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Management and Protection (B.S.) DESCRIPTION: This program provides an "interdisciplinary course of study that integrates the bio-physical and social/economical/political sciences, emphasizing sustainable management and protection of ecosystems." Students take courses in over 20 different departments from all of the university's colleges. The program also allows students to specialize in areas related to federal agencies, state and local governments, non-governmental agencies (non-profits), and private industry. WEBSITE: http://nrm.calpoly.edu/envm/envm.html CONTACT: Cal Poly State University NRM Department 1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, California 93407 Phone: (805) 756-2702 Fax: (805) 756-1402 nrm@calpoly.edu
INSTITUTION: California Polytechnic University, Pomona, Center for Regenerative Studies DEGREE OFFERED: Regenerative Studies (M.S.) DESCRIPTION: "The Master of Science in Regenerative Studies (MSRS) is a multidisciplinary graduate program that seeks to develop the means of supporting human life within the limits of renewable resources without degrading the environment." It involves coursework from several different departments, including agriculture, physical sciences, environmental design, business, engineering, social sciences and humanities. WEBSITE: http://www.csupomona.edu/~crs/education/masters/index.html CONTACT: California State Polytechnic University 4105 West University Drive Pomona, CA 91768 Phone: 909-869-5155 Fax: 909-869-5188 crs@csupomona.edu
INSTITUTION: New College of California; Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Community DEGREE OFFERED: Several degrees including Consciousness, Healing, and Ecology; Ecological Agriculture; Holistic Nutrition; Ecodwelling and Activism; and Social Change (B.A., M.A.) DESCRIPTION: These degree programs have community involvement and activism of students, faculty, and staff in sustainability issues as a central component. WEBSITE: http://newcollege.edu/northbay/ CONTACT: New College of California 777 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110 50 Fell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 1-888-437-3460 1-415-437-3460 1-415-626-5171 (fax)
Colorado
INSTITUTION: Colorado State University DEGREE OFFERED: Construction Management (M.S.) DESCRIPTION: Students can choose a sustainable building emphasis in this program. Students are able to collaborate with The Institute for the Built Environment on sustainable building projects. WEBSITE: http://www.cahs.colostate.edu/cm/grad_SBE.stm CONTACT: Colorado State University Guggenheim Hall Building Fort Collins, Colorado Phone: 1+ 970.491.7353 Fax: 1+ 970.491.2473
INSTITUTION: Rocky Mountain College or Art and Design DEGREE OFFERED: Interior Design, Green Design (B.A.) DESCRIPTION: Green design is a specialization students can choose in the interior design department. Students complete at least three green design courses and three projects in green design. WEBSITE: http://www.rmcad.edu/degree_programs/interior_design_green_design.html CONTACT: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design 1600 Pierce Street Lakewood CO 80214 800.888.ARTS or 303.753.6046 303.759.4970 (fax)
Delaware
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
INSTITUTION: University of Delaware, Center for Energy and Environmental Policy DEGREE OFFERED: Energy and Environmental Policy (MEEP and Ph.D-ENEP) DESCRIPTION: Areas of specialization in both degrees include: Comparative Energy and Environmental Policy; Sustainable Development; Political Economy of Energy, Environment and Development; Environmental Justice; Conservation and Renewable Energy Policy; Integrated Resource Planning; and Technology, Environment and Society. WEBSITE: http://ceep.udel.edu/academics/phd/enep.htm CONTACT: Center for Energy & Environmental Policy University of Delaware Newark, Delaware 19716 Phone: (302)831-8405 Fax: (302)831-3098 jbbyrne@udel.edu
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
District of Columbia
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES INSTITUTION: American University, School of International Service, and University for Peace (Costa Rica) DEGREE OFFERED: Dual degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time two year program in which students spend the first and last semester at American University, and the middle two semesters at the University of Peace in Costa Rica. This program "equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for managing eco-development issues in a global context and provides them with opportunities to establish ties that bridge the North-South divide." Students complete a research project in their last semester and participate in seminars. WEBSITE: http://www.american.edu/sis/academics/graduateprograms/ddp/nrsd.htm CONTACT: American University School of International Service 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington DC 20016 Phone: 202-885-1600 Fax: 202-885-2494 mbarton@american.edu
INSTITUTION: American University, School of International Service DEGREE OFFERED: Global Environmental Politics, International Development (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: Students in the Global Environmental Politics program take courses in global policy studies, environmental science, economics, international environmental politics, and environmental law to enable them to understand the processes of environmental degradation and protection. The program in "International Development provides a multidisciplinary overview of international development issues and policies that enables students to select and focus on a particular field of concentration." Students also complete original research as part of their degree. WEBSITE: http://www.american.edu/sis/academics/graduateprograms/ma.htm CONTACT: American University School of International Service 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington DC 20016 Phone: 202-885-1600 Fax: 202-885-2494
INSTITUTION: Arcadia University, International Peace and Conflict Resolution DEGREE OFFERED: International Peace and Conflict Resolution (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This program consists of three parts: foundational coursework (such as Economics, the Environment, and Development), an educational abroad experience, and internship/field experience. Students can concentrate in environmental conflict management and sustainable development in these experiences. WEBSITE: http://gargoyle.arcadia.edu/ipcr/ CONTACT: Arcadia University 450 South Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-3295 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) admiss@arcadia.edu
Florida
INSTITUTION: University of Florida, Natural Resources and the Environment DEGREE OFFERED: Interdisciplinary Ecology (M.S., Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: These degree programs "promote interdisciplinary thinking in natural resources and the environment by combining (1) coursework in the basic and applied science of ecology and the social, political, and economic sciences with (2) competence in an approved program in one of these fields of study." Students can choose a focus in sustainability studies. WEBSITE: http://snre.ufl.edu/ CONTACT: Academic Programs 103 Black Hall PO Box 116455 Gainesville, FL 32611 Phone: (352)392-9230 Fax: (352)392-9748 humphrey@ufl.edu
Georgia
INSTITUTION: University of Georgia, College of Environment and Design, Institute of Ecology DEGREE OFFERED: Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development (M.Sc.) DESCRIPTION: "This masters degree program offers students an opportunity to combine interdisciplinary course work in conservation ecology and sustainable development with field experience and thesis research. The program is intended to provide the training necessary to handle the unique, multidisciplinary problems in the area of conservation and sustainable development and to function independently as a researcher and decision-maker to address problems of conservation and sustainable development." WEBSITE: http://www.ecology.uga.edu/programs/msconserv.htm CONTACT: The University of Georgia Ecology Program Office Room 140, Institute of Ecology Athens, GA 30602-2202 Phone: (706) 542-3404; Fax: (706) 542-6040 ppittman@uga.edu
Illinois
INSTITUTION: Southern Illinois University Carbondale DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Resources & Policy - Interdisciplinary (Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: "The central focus of the Environmental Resources and Policy Ph.D. is advanced inter-disciplinary training and research on physical, biological, and social processes responsible for natural resource and environmental problems facing contemporary society.. . . The central problem addressed by the ER&P Ph.D. is sustainability -- meeting the economic needs of the present while maintaining the natural capital required to meet the economic and environmental needs of the future." WEBSITE: www.siu.edu/~er&p CONTACT: Dana Wise ER&P Program Office Coal Research Center Mailcode 4637 Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: 618-453-7328 dwise@siu.edu
INSTITUTION: Southern Illinois University Carbondale DEGREE OFFERED: Geography & Environmental Resources (B.S., M.S.) DESCRIPTION: Students in this program can specialize in environmental resources in which environmental decision-making, management, and sustainability are addressed. WEBSITE: http://info.geography.siu.edu/ CONTACT: 1000 Faner Dr. Room 4520 Southern Illinois University Mailcode 4514 Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: 618-536-3375 Fax: 618-453-6465
Indiana
INSTITUTION: Ball State University, Interdepartmental Education Program: Clustered Academic Minors in Environmentally Sustainable Practices DEGREE OFFERED: Minors in Environmental Context for Business, Environmental Contexts in Health Care, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Land Systems, Technology and the Environment DESCRIPTION: Each of the seven colleges at the university participate in at least one minor, allowing for a broader study of sustainability across the university as well as addressing the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability. WEBSITE: http://www.bsu.edu/cluster/index.html CONTACT: Center for Energy Research/Education/Service Architecture Building, Room 018 Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 phone: (765) 285-1135 jeflin1@wp.bsu.edu
INSTITUTION: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Graduate Program in Earth Literacy DEGREE OFFERED: Earth Literacy (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This program offers multi-disciplinary coursework, internships, and a distance learning format. Promoting sustainable thinking is a main focus of the program. There are opportunities for working in eco-justice and sustainable farming. WEBSITE: http://www.smwc.edu/prospective/graduate/earth/index.shtml CONTACT: Graduate Program in Earth Literacy Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Phone: 812-535-5160 elm@smwc.edu
Iowa
AGRICULTURE
INSTITUTION: Iowa State University, Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture (GPSA) DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Agriculture (M.S., Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: "The intent of the GPSA is to develop student competence and expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of sustainable agricultural systems." Another goal of the program is for students to have an understanding of "transdisciplinary and systemic thinking" as it relates to sustainable agricultural practices. WEBSITE: http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/ CONTACT: Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture Iowa State University 110 Curtiss Hall Ames, IA 50011-1050 515-294-6061
INSTITUTION: Iowa State University, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development DEGREE OFFERED: Community Development (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This is an online masters program available by applying through several different institutions, including Iowa State University, Kansas State University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska. Students complete study in several fields including "Community and Regional Planning, Architecture, Sociology, Native American studies, Economics, and Natural Resources." WEBSITE: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/rdev/distancedegree/#faq CONTACT: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Iowa State University 107 Curtiss Hall Ames, IA 50011-1050 Phone: 515-294-6250 Fax: (515) 294-3180 susanfey@iastate.edu
INSTITUTION: Maharishi University of Management in Iowa DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Science/Sustainable Living (B.S.) DESCRIPTION: This program seeks to prepare students to design and build sustainable communities that can function "indefinitely." It is interdisciplinary in that it combines coursework in "ecology of living systems with study of sustainable practices in the areas of technology, agriculture, architecture, and landscape design." Students in the sustainable living program live in "green dormitories" and eat locally grown organic food. WEBSITE: http://mum.edu/environmental_science/ CONTACT: Maharishi University of Management 1000 North Fourth St. Fairfield, IA 52557 Phone: 800-369-6480 Fax: 641-472-1179
Massachusetts
INSTITUTION: Tufts University DEGREE OFFERED: Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (M.A, M.P.P.) DESCRIPTION: These interdisciplinary degree programs have a focus in economic development and the development of sustainable communities. WEBSITE: http://ase.tufts.edu/uep/ CONTACT: Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning 97 Talbot Avenue Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts 02155 USA Phone: (617) 627-3394 ann.urosevich@tufts.edu
Maine
INSTITUTION: International Institute for Humane Education and Cambridge College DEGREE OFFERED: Humane Education (M.Ed.) DESCRIPTION: This program combines distance learning coursework, a practicum, independent learning project, and on-site training in humane education. Students learn to teach about "environmental preservation, animal protection, human rights, consumerism, culture and globalization." A certificate program and workshops are also available. WEBSITE: http://www.iihed.org/index.html CONTACT: P.O. Box 260 Surry, ME 04684 Phone: (207) 667-1025 masters@iihed.org
INSTITUTION: Bowdoin University, Environmental Studies (ES) DEGREE OFFERED: Coordinate undergraduate majors in Biology/ES, Philosophy/ES, Spanish/ES, Economics/ES, Government/ES, Women's Studies/ES and History/ES; Minor in ES is also available DESCRIPTION: "The Environmental Studies Program seeks to enable students to work toward a sustainable society and to improve the quality of life on earth. Students learn the foundations of environmental science and investigate the ethical, sociopolitical, cultural, and economic aspects of environmental issues. Many students augment their classroom work with internships, research and service learning opportunities with a nearby town or one of the many strong non-governmental organizations located near campus, or in public agencies. Others study environmental topics abroad. Students also work at a field station, at the Coastal Studies Center near campus, or at Cent Island in Canada's Bay of Funny. This coordinate major program and the environmental studies minor build upon core courses and allow students substantial latitude to relate their study of the environment to a disciplinary major." WEBSITE: http://academic.bowdoin.edu/environmental_studies/index.shtml CONTACT: Bowdoin College Adams Hall Brunswick, Maine 04011 Phone: 207-725-3000 Fax: (207) 725-3989
Maryland
INSTITUTION: University of Maryland, Conservation Biology DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology (M.S.) DESCRIPTION: Core courses in this program include: ecology and conservation biology; resource economics; public policy; and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Courses are taught in several different departments including the economics, public affairs, and biology departments. Students also take elective courses, complete an internship, and write a "scholarly paper." WEBSITE: http://www.life.umd.edu/CONS/ CONTACT: CONS Program Department of Biology University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-4415 Phone: 301-405-7409 Fax: 301-314-9358 consoffice@yahoo.com
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
INSTITUTION: Harvard University, Environmental Management DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Management (ALM) DESCRIPTION: This program in environmental management has two tracks: sustainability and ecology management. WEBSITE: http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2005-06/programs/envr/overview/ CONTACT: Harvard University 51 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617-495-9414
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
INSTITUTION: Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Programs in Sustainable Development DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable International Development (M.A.) International Health Policy and Management (M.S.) Sustainable Development Concentration (M.B.A.) DESCRIPTION: The M.A. degree includes a Year-in-Residence studying with senior researchers and development practitioners, and a second year field project, internship, or advanced study applying and evaluating methods and models of development. WEBSITE: http://www.heller.brandeis.edu/sid/ CONTACT: Programs in Sustainable International Development The Heller School for Social Policy and Management Brandeis University Mailstop 078 Post Office Box 549110 Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: 781-736-2770 Fax: 781-736-2774
Michigan
INSTITUTION: Oakland Community College (OCC), Environmental Systems Technology Program DEGREE OFFERED: Associate in Applied Science Degree with specialization in Environmental Systems Technology DESCRIPTION: "OCC's alternate energies classes focus on harnessing energy from renewable sources - sun, wind, water, underground (geothermal) heat and growing plants - in order to have a sustainable environment that will meet our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Energy management, energy efficiency and energy conservation are all covered." WEBSITE: http://www.oaklandcc.edu/est/ CONTACT: Oakland Community College 2480 Opdyke Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Phone: (248) 341-2000
INSTITUTION: Aquinas College DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Business (B.S.) DESCRIPTION: This is a new interdisciplinary business program focused on sustainability issues. Sixty-two credit hours are required in the major. The program is also available as a minor and certificate. WEBSITE: http://www.aquinas.edu/sb/ CONTACT: Aquinas College 1607 Robinson Road S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799 (616) 632-2191 tuethmat@aquinas.edu
INSTITUTION: Aquinas College DEGREE OFFERED: Master of Management Sustainable Business Concentration (M.M.) DESCRIPTION: Students can chose to concentrate in sustainable business in this Master of Management Business degree. WEBSITE: http://www.aquinas.edu/sb/ CONTACT: Aquinas College 1607 Robinson Road S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799 1-800-748-0350 or (616) 632-292 mm@aquinas.edu
INSTITUTION: University of Michigan, Irb Institute Corporate Environmental Management Program (School of Business and School of Natural Resources and Environment) DEGREE OFFERED: Joint MBA and MS DESCRIPTION: In this program, students earn joint masters degrees in business and natural science in a three-year period. The coursework and vision of the program is specifically related to business and environmental sustainability. WEBSITE: http://www.umich.edu/~cemp/index.htm CONTACT: CEMP E2540 UMBS, 701 Tappan Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 Phone: 734.647.9709 Fax: 734.647.8551 cemp.contact@umich.edu
ENGINEERING
INSTITUTION: Wayne State University, College of Engineering DEGREE OFFERED: Engineering Bachelor of Science Degree with an Alternative Energy Technology (AET) Concentration DESCRIPTION: This program is open only to students currently enrolled in any WSU's College of Engineering Bachelor of Science degree programs. In addition to satisfying existing requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree, students selecting the AET concentration are required to meet the following requirements: - A 4-credit AET-related project under the existing undergraduate capstone design courses. - Eight of the technical elective credits required for Bachelor's degree must be selected from any AET formal courses, directed studies or research. WEBSITE: http://www.eng.wayne.edu/page.php?id=1505 CONTACT: Alternative Energy Technology Program College of Engineering Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 aet@wayne.edu
INSTITUTION: Wayne State University, College of Engineering DEGREE OFFERED: Alternative Energy Technology Master of Science Degree Program (MS AET) DESCRIPTION: The MS AET Program officially started Fall 2005. Requirements in this program include at least twenty-four credits in Alternative Energy Technology courses and at least eight credits of 7000-level course work. Program outcomes include: -Comprehend the engineering fundamentals of various types of fuel cell systems, hydrogen reforming and storage strategy, system design and integration issues, and system evaluation and economic analysis. -Apply the energy system fundamentals and analyses to address the key issues in design and integration of various AET systems, in particular solar heating and photovoltaic, wind turbine, biomass conversion, and fuel cells. -Gain knowledge and skill to apply systematic and structured methodology to economically implement AE systems. -To equip students with knowledge and skills enabling them to provide engineering services in planning, designing, and constructing hydrogen infrastructure components and systems. WEBSITE: http://www.eng.wayne.edu/page.php?id=1505 CONTACT: Alternative Energy Technology Program College of Engineering Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 aet@wayne.edu
Minnesota
INSTITUTION: University of Minnesota Department of Architecture DEGREE OFFERED: Architecture Sustainable Design Track (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This program "prepares students to integrate sustainable design practice and research in the design professions, government agencies, research institutes, and corporations." WEBSITE: http://www.cala.umn.edu/architecture/academic_programs/MS/MS_program_description.pdf CONTACT: M.S. in Architecture Program Department of Architecture University of Minnesota 145 Ralph Rapson Hall 89 Church St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612-624-8817 raffe013@umn.edu
Mississippi
INSTITUTION: Delta State University, Division of Social Sciences, Community Development DEGREE OFFERED: Community Development, M.S. DESCRIPTION: Students have the option of pursuing a Sustainable Development track to fulfill the requirements for this Community Development degree. WEBSITE: http://www.deltastate.edu/academics/artsci/socsci/public_html/socialsciences/cd/community.htm CONTACT: Delta State University Cleveland, MS 38733 Phone: (662) 846-4069 Fax: (662) 846-4099 jgreen@deltastate.edu
Montana
INSTITUTION: University of Montana--Missoula DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Studies (B.A., M.A,) DESCRIPTION: Both the undergraduate and graduate majors in environmental studies allow students to have an emphasis on sustainable food and farming. Through this concentration, students participate locally in action projects, and in the Program in Ecological Agriculture and Society (PEAS) WEBSITE: http://www.umt.edu/evst/about_mission.htm CONTACT: Environmental Studies Program Rankin Hall 106A The University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812-4320 Phone: (406) 243-6273 Fax: (406) 243-6090 evst@mso.umt.edu
Nebraska
INSTITUTION: University of Nebraska, Environmental Studies Program, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and College of Arts and Sciences DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Studies (B.S.N.R. or B.A. or B.S.) DESCRIPTION: This degree is offered jointly through the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the College or Arts and Sciences. Students learn about global environmental issues and participate in "opportunities for working toward solutions to environmental problems." WEBSITE: http://www.unl.edu/esp/page1.html CONTACT: 345 Nebraska Union Lincoln, NE 68588-0462 Phone: 402-472-8823 Fax: 402-472-8823
INSTITUTION: University of Nebraska, School of Natural Resources DEGREE OFFERED: Natural Resources (M.S. and Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: These degree programs offer several areas of specialization, such as "climate assessment and impacts" and "human dimensions" which have "the goal of improving stewardship of ecosystems and natural resources." WEBSITE: http://snr.unl.edu/prospective_students/grad_degrees.asp CONTACT: 102 Plant Industry Building University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583-0814 Phone: 402/472-5355 Fax: 402/472-2964 snrsgradsec@unl.edu
New Hampshire
INSTITUTION: Antioch New England Graduate School, Environmental Studies Program DEGREE OFFERED: Conservation Biology, Environmental Advocacy and Org., Environmental Education (M.A.); Environmental studies with a concentration in Environmental Education and Learning Theory (Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: "The Antioch New England Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies offers a curriculum that addresses systems-based analyses and solutions for contemporary and future environmental problems." WEBSITE: http://www.antiochne.edu/es/ CONTACT: Antioch New England Graduate School 40 Avon Street, Keene NH 03431-3552 Phone: 1-800-553-8920 admissions@antiochne.edu
New Jersey
INSTITUTION: Montclair State University DEGREE OFFERED: Doctorate in Environmental Management (D.Env.M.) DESCRIPTION: This program concentrates on three major themes: Water-Land Systems; Sustainability, Vulnerability, and Equity; and Modeling and Visualization. The context of urban environmental management is used for much of the coursework. WEBSITE: http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/programs/doctoral/denvmprog.shtml CONTACT: 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043 Phone: 973-655-4448 Fax: 973-655-4072 debeusb@mail.montclair.edu
INSTITUTION: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Environmental Policy Studies DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Policy Studies (M.S.), Environmental Science (Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: The Graduate Program in Environmental Policy Studies (within the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science) offers both masters and PhD programs with a major emphasis on sustainability. WEBSITE: http://www.njit.edu/v2/Directory/Academic/HUM/EPS/researchctr.htm CONTACT: Graduate Program in Environmental Policy Studies New Jersey Institute of Technology University Heights Newark, New Jersey 07012 Phone: 973-596-3371 michelec@njit.edu
New York
ECONOMICS
INSTITUTION: Rensselaer Polytechnic University, New York, Ecological Economics DEGREE OFFERED: Ecological Economics (PhD) DESCRIPTION: In this doctoral program, "the key research focus is on understanding the working of the human-environment system using an integrated, interdisciplinary approach. Some studies are mainly problem- and policy- driven, with the question of how to achieve sustainability as the primary objective." WEBSITE: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/economics/www/ecologic.html CONTACT: Economics Dept. Russell Sage Laboratory Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th Street Troy, NY 12180 Phone: (518) 276-8088 Fax: (518) 276-2235
INSTITUTION: SUNY, College of Environmental Science and Forestry DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Studies (M.S., M.P.S. and Ph.D.); Program in Environmental and Community Land Planning DESCRIPTION: This is an interdisciplinary program for students with interests in social science, natural science, engineering, and design. The program "involves the guiding of private and public development processes within a pluralistic political environment in order to promote sustainable communities while at the same time respecting fiscal, environmental and legal constraints." WEBSITE: http://www.esf.edu/es/areas.htm CONTACT: SUNY-ESF 107 Marshall Hall 1 Forestry Drive Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: 315-470-6636 Fax: 315-470-6915
INSTITUTION: City University of New York (CUNY) Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies DEGREE OFFERED: Individualized Studies DESCRIPTION: Students develop with faculty mentors individualized concentrations (majors) which have included, for example: Sustainable Coastlines; Sustainability and International Development; Sustainable Agriculture; Sustainable Water Systems; Sustainable Art and Energy; and Sustainable Transportation, among others. Courses can be pursued throughout the CUNY system of eleven senior colleges, the School of Professional Studies and the Graduate Center. WEBSITE: www.cunyba.cuny.edu CONTACT: Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies The City University of New York 365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6412 New York, NY 10016-4309 phone: (212) 817-8220; Fax: (212) 817-1512
INSTITUTION: Bard College, Center for Environmental Policy DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Policy (M.S.); Joint degree with Pace Law School (M.S.+J.D.); Bard's M.A.T. program (M.S.+M.A.T.); and the Master's International with the Peace Corps. DESCRIPTION: "Its innovative modular curriculum is science-based and intensely integrates the economics, law, politics and ethics that influence the policy making process." WEBSITE: http://www.bard.edu/cep/about/ CONTACT: Bard College PO Box 5000 Annandale-on-Hudson, New York 12504-5000 Phone: 845-758-7073 cep@bard.edu
INSTITUTION: Columbia University, New York, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences & The Earth Institute at Columbia University DEGREE OFFERED: Climate and Society (M.A.) DESCRIPTION:The M.A. Program in Climate and Society is designed to provide the necessary skills and needed background in the social and natural sciences to: policy administrators and other decision-makers in water resource management, agriculture, health, tourism and economics, especially from the developing world; policy professionals and administrators in the U.S. and elsewhere who want to pursue strategies in sustainable development; private-sector professionals dealing with risk and decisions relating to environmental change; educators, who are training a generation that can no longer ignore climate. It also serves recent graduates in the natural and social sciences interested in inter-disciplinary environmental action or research. The program has an intrinsic interest in recruiting outstanding applicants from the developing world who will return to advance development in their own societies. WEBSITE: www.columbia.edu/climatesociety CONTACT: Abigail Schade Assistant Director M.A. Program in Climate and Society Columbia University in the City of New York Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences & The Earth Institute at Columbia University 554 Schermerhorn Extension, MC 5505 1200 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027 Phone: 212-854-9896 aschade@ei.columbia.edu
INSTITUTION: Columbia University, New York, School of International and Public Affairs, Program in Sustainable Development DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Development (Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: This program is interdisciplinary and includes core courses, a natural sciences sequences, and social science electives. Examples of core courses include Human Ecology, Comparative Development, Microeconomics for Sustainable Development, Macroeconomics for Sustainable Development, Quantitative Analysis for Sustainable Development, Politics of Sustainable Development, Environmental and Resource Economics, and Science Policy. Students participate in seminars and workshops as well as research throughout their program. WEBSITE: http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/phd/ CONTACT: Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) 107 Low Memorial Library 535 West 116th street, MC 4304 Columbia University New York, NY 10027. Phonel: 212 854 4737 Fax: 212 854 2863
North Carolina
INSTITUTION: University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School DEGREE OFFERED: Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Sustainable Enterprise DESCRIPTION: The UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA in Sustainable Enterprise prepares students to manage the "triple bottom line": financial, environmental, and social performance. The program is recognized as one of the leading MBA social and environmental impact management programs in the country. Courses and requirements for the concentration cover topics including corporate sustainability strategy, financial analysis and metrics, environmental/social impact assessment, sustainable innovation and R&D investment, corporate responsibility, economic development, and entrepreneurship in developing economies. WEBSITE: http://www.cse.unc.edu CONTACT: Center for Sustainable Enterprise UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School CB 3440, Kenan Center University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3440 Phone: (919) 962-1499 Fax: (919) 843-9667 cse@unc.edu
INSTITUTION: Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences DEGREE OFFERED: Master of Environmental Management with 7 concentrations: Coastal Environmental Management; Environmental Economics & Policy; Ecosystem Science & Management; Conservation Science & Policy; Environmental Health & Security; Water & Air Resources; Global Environmental Change (M.E.M.) Master of Forestry with a concentration in Forest Resource Management (M.F.); Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy (Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: The M.E.M. degree programs "train students to understand the scientific basis of environmental problems, as well as the social, political and economic factors that determine effective policy options for their solution." The M.F. degree focuses on "sustainable management of forested ecosystems." The Ph.D. provides students the opportunity to study one topic at a greater depth. WEBSITE: http://www.env.duke.edu/programs/ CONTACT: Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences Box 90328 Duke University Levine Science Research Center Durham, NC 27708 Phone: (919)613-8000 Fax: (919)684-8741
Oklahoma
INSTITUTION: Oklahoma State University DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Science (M.S., Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: This environmental science program offers a specialization in sustainability and the ability for students to develop their own program of study. WEBSITE: http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/programs/envirosci.htm CONTACT: Environmental Science 003 Life Science East Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078-3011 Phone: (405) 744-9229 or 1-888-477-7422 Fax: (405) 744-7673 grad-i@okstate.edu
Oregon
INSTITUTION: Portland State University, The Portland International Initiative for Leadership in Ecology, Culture and Learning (PIIECL) DEGREE OFFERED: Leadership in Ecology, Culture, and Learning (LECL) (M.A. or M.S.); Educational Leadership with an emphasis in sustainability education (Ed.D.) DESCRIPTION: Both degree programs are designed to allow students to develop and practice sustainability education. They define sustainability education as "an active process of teaching and learning in which we cultivate knowledge, skills, feelings, values, and worldviews adhering to the principles of ecology and we redesign our livelihoods (social, economic, political and educational systems) accordingly." They are designed for educators and educational leaders involved in multicultural, ecological, and/or social justice work. The Ed.D. program is stated to still be in development as an advancement of the masters degree (although students can come from many backgrounds.) WEBSITE: http://www.piiecl.pdx.edu/pages/graduate_studies/index.htm CONTACT: Portland International Initiative for Leadership in Ecology, Culture, and Learning (PIIECL) Portland State University Graduate School of Education P.O. Box 751 ED Portland, OR 97207-0751 Phone: (503) 725-4684 Fax: (503) 725-3200
Pennsylvania
INSTITUTION: Carnegie-Melon, School of Architecture DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Design (M.Sc.) DESCRIPTION: This program is aimed for students interested in sustainable design in the built environment. The program includes coursework in the following areas: "Environmental Basics and Issues, Environmental Law and Policy; Environmental History, Sustainable Design and Development, Advanced Building Systems, Building Performance Simulation and Tools, Site and Ecology, Sustainable Engineering and Construction, Environmental Economics, Thesis/ Project Courses." WEBSITE: http://www.arc.cmu.edu/cmu/programs/ugrad_progs/five_one.jsp CONTACT: Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture 201 College of Fine Arts Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: 412.268.2354 Fax: 412.268.7819 dyee@andrew.cmu.edu
INSTITUTION: University of Pittsburgh, School of Engineering DEGREE OFFERED: Construction Management and Sustainability (M.Sc.) DESCRIPTION: "The Master of Science program in Construction Management and Sustainability helps prepare students to manage the rebuilding of our public infrastructure and the modernization of our private buildings and plants. The program takes an integrated and comprehensive approach to construction management which encompasses both public and private sector perspectives, both building and engineering construction, and the roles played by all the participants on the construction team (owners, contractors, design professionals, and other supporting professionals)." WEBSITE: http://www.engr.pitt.edu/civil/programs/ms_cec.html CONTACT: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 949 Benedum Hall 3700 O'Hara Street Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: (412) 624-9870 Fax: (412) 624-0135 akoubaa@engr.pitt.edu
INSTITUTION: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Sustainable Systems DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Systems (M.S.) DESCRIPTION: This program integrates resource management, agriculture, and built environments into the development of sustainable systems. Students take interdisciplinary coursework and focus on one of three tracks: Agroecology, Sustainable Resource Management, or Built Environment. WEBSITE: http://www.sru.edu/depts/chhs/pree/PREENEW/web/SS_Index.htm CONTACT: PREE Department 101 Eisenberg Building Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Phone: (724) 738-2068 Fax: (724) 738-2938
South Carolina
INSTITUTION: University of South Carolina DEGREE OFFERED: Master of Earth and Environmental Resources Management (MEERM) DESCRIPTION: "The School of the Environment offers the MEERM degree which is designed to provide individual curricula suited for students interested in management positions in earth resources (minerals, water, sustainable development within ecosystems) or environmental resources (safe and effective use or remediation of man-made materials into different ecosystems). The program also allows students with an interest in earth and environmental resources to tailor a graduate degree program to their own particular interests and goals. Recent MEERM students have come from backgrounds as diverse as accounting, journalism, geology and engineering, which allows them to learn from each other as well as from the faculty." The School of the Environment also cooperates with USC School of Law to allow students to pursue a Law Degree as a dual degree with the MEERM. WEBSITE: http://www.environ.sc.edu/enviro_gradprog.html CONTACT: School of the Environment University of South Carolina 901 Sumter Street 702G Byrnes Building Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: 803-777-9153 Fax: 803-777-5715 meerm@environ.sc.edu
Texas
INSTITUTION: University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture, Center for Sustainable Development DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Design (M.Arch. and M.S.S.D.); Interdisciplinary Studies (Ph.D.) DESCRIPTION: The first-professional Master of Architecture offers students with undergraduate degrees in any field either an "emphasis" or "specialization" in sustainable design. The post-professional Master of Architecture offers students with professional degrees in architecture advanced study in an area of concentration in sustainable design. An ad hoc Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies offers advanced study to students who wish to integrate the study of sustainable design with a number of disciplines. WEBSITE: http://web.austin.utexas.edu/architecture/academic/architecture/main.html CONTACT: The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture Center for Sustainable Development 1 University Station B7500 Austin, Texas 78712-0222 Phone: 512.475.8013 utcsd@mail.utexas.edu
INSTITUTION: Texas A & M University, College of Geosciences DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Studies (B.S.) DESCRIPTION: This program "emphasizes the societal aspects of human-environment issues, along with a core set of courses in the basic sciences. It is designed to allow students to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century and thus emphasizes the interconnections between science, techniques, policy, ethics and decision making." WEBSITE: http://enst.tamu.edu/Environ_studies/About/intro.html CONTACT: 3146 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-3146 Phone: (979)845-3651
INSTITUTION: Rice University DEGREE OFFERED: Interdisciplinary Professional Masters Program in Environmental Analysis and Decision-Making (M.S.) DESCRIPTION: "The Environmental Analysis and Decision Making track of the Professional Master's Program at Rice is geared to teach students rigorous methods that are needed by industrial and governmental organizations to deal with environmental issues. It is a cross-disciplinary effort incorporating courses from environmental science, earth science, statistics, chemistry, ecology and evolutionary biology, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, chemical engineering, economics, computer science, and sociology. Graduates will be prepared with skills and knowledge valuable to environmental consulting firms, energy production companies, and government agencies. In addition to track courses, the students will take two management courses, one science policy course, and a seminar jointly with the students involved in the other Professional Master's Program tracks." One of the focus areas is Sustainable Development. WEBSITE: http://www.profms.rice.edu/enviroAnalysis.cfm CONTACT: Mailstop 103 P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251 6100 Main Street Houston, TX 77005 713.348.3188 (phone) 713.348.3121 (fax) profms@rice.edu
Utah
INSTITUTION: University of Utah, College of Humanities DEGREE OFFERED: Environmental Humanities (Masters) DESCRIPTION: In this program, students integrate areas in business, education, government, industry, law, public policy, and community planning from a humanities and social sustainability perspective. A new Center for Environmental Communication and Problem Solving is in development as a civic engagement component of the program. WEBSITE: http://vegeta.hum.utah.edu/eh/ CONTACT: 255 South Central Campus Drive Rm 2100 SLC, UT 84112 Phone: 801.581.6214 Fax: 801.585.5190
Vermont
AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
INSTITUTION: Sterling College DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Agriculture (B.A.) DESCRIPTION: "Our Sustainable Agriculture program parallels the College’s mission by combining academic study, experiential challenges, and work. The College Farm, consisting of solar-powered barns, pasturelands, gardens, fruit trees, greenhouses, and a diversity of livestock, is a living lab for the exploration of sustainable agricultural systems. Working alongside faculty, students become involved in the farm through a college-wide Work Program, structured skill-building activities, and careful academic inquiry into farming systems." Other major program areas with core areas of study in sustainability include Conservation Biology, Outdoor Education and Leadership, and Northern Studies. WEBSITE: http://www.sterlingcollege.edu/P.majorsrequirements.html CONTACT: Sterling College Admissions PO Box 72 Craftsbury Common, VT 05827 (800) 648-3591 admissions@sterlingcollege.edu
INSTITUTION: Goddard College, Individualized studies in environment and sustainable communities DEGREE OFFERED: Individualized Study (B.A., M.A.) DESCRIPTION: The individualized study B.A. degree program allows students to focus on concentrations such as eco-justice, sustainable agriculture, and community activism. The individualized study M.A. program allows students to concentrate in environmental studies with a focus on nature, culture, values, justice, and action. A new concentration in the M.A. called "Leaders and Entrepreneurs Creating a Just and Sustainable Future" is being offered beginning August 2005. WEBSITE: http://www.goddard.edu CONTACT: 123 Pitkin Road Plainfield, VT 05667 Phone: 1-800-468-4888 or 1-800-906-8312 admissions@goddard.edu
INSTITUTION: School for International Training, Vermont DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Development (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This program, as part of the graduate school of world learning, is distinctive in its international perspective. Students can concentrate in "community development and social action training" and "development management." Study abroad programs in sustainable development are available in several locations. WEBSITE: http://www.sit.edu/sustainable_development.html CONTACT: Kipling Road P.O. Box 676 Brattleboro, Vermont 05302-0676 Phone: (802) 257-7751 Toll Free Within the US: (800) 257-7751 Fax: (802) 258-3248 info@sit.edu
Virginia
INSTITUTION: University of Virginia, School of Architecture, Urban and Environmental Planning, Institute for Environmental Negotiation DEGREE OFFERED: Urban and Environmental Planning (B.A.or M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This interdisciplinary program's key areas of study include: Sustainable community development, Environmental impacts, and Public and private costs of development. WEBSITE: http://www.arch.virginia.edu/planning/ CONTACT: School of Architecture Campbell Hall P.O. Box 400122 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4122 (434) 924-6442 arch-web@virginia.edu
Washington
INSTITUTION: Bainbridge Graduate Institute Business School DEGREE OFFERED: Sustainable Business (MBA or certificate) DESCRIPTION: This program seeks to "prepare students from diverse backgrounds to build financially successful, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable enterprises." The program includes issues of sustainability which it defines as "environmental and social responsibility" in every course. WEBSITE: http://www.bgiedu.org/ CONTACT: Bainbridge Graduate Institute 250 Madrona Way, Suite 115 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 phone: (206) 855-9559 fax: (206) 855-9045 info@bgiedu.org
INSTITUTION: Antioch University, Center for Creative Change DEGREE OFFERED: Environment and Community (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: This program looks at environmental policy and sustainability issues from social science and natural science perspectives. Students examine topics such as "community bioregionalism, biodiversity, permaculture, sustainable development, healthy environments, appropriate technologies, alternative education, environmental education, social and environmental justice, ecopsychology, green building, deep ecology and environmental policy." WEBSITE: http://www.antiochsea.edu/academics/enviro/index.html CONTACT: Antioch University Seattle 2326 Sixth Ave. Seattle, WA 98121-1814 Phone: 206-268-4908
INSTITUTION: Seattle University, Organization Systems Renewal Graduate Program DEGREE OFFERED: Organizational Design and Renewal (M.A.) DESCRIPTION: "The program emphasizes the interconnections between personal, social, business, government, ecological, and global challenges. Students learn to understand and address these challenges from a systems perspective and by focusing on a preferred future as the means for moving beyond current realities." Sustainability is addressed from this look to the future in a systems-approach. WEBSITE: http://www.osr-nw.org/program_description.php CONTACT: Organization Systems Renewal Program Seattle University College of Arts & Sciences 901 12th Avenue PO Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090 Phone: (206) 296-5898 Fax: (206) 296-5402 osr@seattleu.edu
Wisconsin
INSTITUTION: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies DEGREE OFFERED: Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development (M.Sc.) DESCRIPTION: This program is available as a single degree, as a dual or joint degree with another program, and as a minor in related doctoral programs. Students take an interdisciplinary courseload, including work in biodiversity, ecology, economics, and development. WEBSITE: http://www.ies.wisc.edu/cbsd/overview.htm CONTACT: Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies University of Wisconsin-Madison 70 Science Hall, 550 N. Park Street Madison, WI 53706 Phone: 608.263.1796 Fax: 608.262.2273 iesgrad@mail.ies.wisc.edu
Wyoming
GENERAL AND MULTDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
INSTITUTION: University of Wyoming, School of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) DEGREE OFFERED: Joint undergraduate major in ENR with another discipline; Dual masters' degree in ENR and another discipline DESCRIPTION: These programs focus on interdisciplinary, "problem-based approach" to solving environmental problems. A course, Campus Sustainability, provides students opportunities to practice environmental activism on their campus. WEBSITE: http://www.uwyo.edu/enr/enrschool.asp CONTACT: University of Wyoming 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 307.766.5080 senr@uwyo.edu
