Duke University
ER-9: Sustainability Learning Outcomes

Nicholas School of the Environment (http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/about/mission-statement)
- AB in Environmental Sciences and Policy
- BS in Environmental Sciences
- AB in Earth and Ocean Sciences
- BS in Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Minor in Environmental Science and Policy
- Minor in Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Certificate in Energy and Environment
- Certificate in Marine Science and Conservation Leadership
- MEM Degree Program
- MF Degree Program
- PhD (Earth and Ocean Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Marine Sciences and Conservation)

Civil and Environmental Engineering (http://www.cee.duke.edu/undergraduate-studies)
- B.S.E. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- M.ENG. in Environmental Engineering
- PhD (Hydrology and Fluid Dynamics, Environmental Process Engineering)

Fuqua School of Business
- MBA
- PhD

Sanford School of Public Policy
- BA in Public Policy Studies
- Master of International Development Policy
- Master of Public Policy
- PhD

Examples –
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences and Policy - The A.B. degree is designed for students interested in the interdisciplinary study of environmental issues. The major permits students to combine studies in natural sciences and engineering with courses in social sciences and humanities to develop particular focus areas or themes relevant to students’ individual interests.

Solving the world’s environmental problems requires an understanding not only of ecological systems but also of the cultural, social, economic, and political forces that act on those systems. The A. B. degree in Environmental Sciences and Policy provides students with this background.
Students who receive the A.B. degree in Environmental Sciences and Policy are well positioned for careers where the ability to think across traditional boundaries is valued. Possible careers include:
* Environmental advising on Capitol Hill or in other local, state or federal government agencies
* Environmental consulting
* Research assistant
* K-12 teaching
* Environmental writing or publishing
* Curriculum development
* Education at museums or other outreach settings
* Majors may also choose to enter a professional graduate program in law, business, public health, or public policy, in which their undergraduate major will provide the basis for specialization.

The A.B. degree stresses a firm foundation in basic natural and social sciences. The central core course, ENVIRON 101, relies on case studies to demonstrate the inherent interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems. Other requirements include a course in probability and statistics, a course in environmental policy, and an independent study, field experience or internship. The remaining required courses in the upper-level curriculum are selected in consultation with the student’s advisor to address a specific theme, area of interest or career objective. At least two courses must be selected from each of the approved lists in natural sciences/engineering and social sciences/humanities.

Fuqua School of Business – excerpt from website - GLOBAL COMMITMENT - To remain true to our mission and produce global leaders of consequence, we are rethinking traditional geographic and intellectual boundaries. The world we now live in is multi-centric, globally interdependent, and dynamic. In order to play our part in addressing tomorrow’s business challenges, we are becoming the world’s first legitimately global business school, based in the economic and cultural hubs of world regions. These cities are in the countries that write their region’s rules and set its cultural tone:
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• London, United Kingdom
• New Delhi, India
• Shanghai/Kunshan, China
• St. Petersburg, Russia

This global expansion is supported by the interdisciplinary culture and resources of Duke University. Connecting Disciplines – exploring how health, the environment, law and public policy are colliding with business.

Sanford School of Public Policy – excerpt from School goals/learning outcomes-- As a liberal arts major, public policy studies teaches students to read critically, think analytically, and write concisely. Through rigorous coursework in multiple fields, including economics, statistics, political science, history and ethics; through electives in substantive areas; and through a policy oriented internship, PPS students learn how knowledge gained through research can be used to address domestic and international problems.

Mission Statement: A major in public policy studies aims to teach students how to make a difference in the complex policy issues of today. The curriculum provides students skills in political and economic analysis, knowledge about how to lead people and organizations, and a strong ethical foundation for decision-making.

The broad intellectual goals of any major should relate in some way to the goals of a liberal arts education. The Report on Yale College Education (April 2003), produced by a committee chaired by Richard Brodhead, listed the skills a liberal arts education should deepen. The public policy major at Duke encourages students to work toward the goals outlined in visions of a liberal arts education, which are also reflected in the Philosophy of Trinity College.

The goals of the major in public policy studies are both pedagogical and policy specific. First, we aim to create a learning environment in which students 1) draw on skills from multiple disciplines, 2) learn to write concisely and clearly, and 3) consider the ethical implications of their actions.

Second, the topics explored in the major should lead students 1) to think in terms of global problems and international relations, 2) to analyze the policies surrounding new advances in science (i.e., genomics) and technology (i.e., intellectual property and the Internet), and 3) to engage in solving important social problems.
In 1971, with the help of Professor Joel Fleishman, Sanford launched Duke’s public policy program in order to educate a new kind of pragmatic, ethical leader prepared to contribute in any work sector. An equally important goal was to make it possible for scholars and policymakers to interact with, and learn from, each other.

Nearly 40 years later, our public policy program continues to grow in remarkable ways. This maturation led to Sanford becoming Duke’s tenth School in 2009. The change is attracting creative scholars to our faculty, which has grown by 50 percent in the last four years.

These scholars deepen our capacity to teach core analytical skills. They also expand our depth of expertise in environmental and energy policy, global governance and development policy, communications policy, child policy, social policy, and global health and population. Our leadership program, our visiting journalists program and numerous active research centers in areas such as philanthropy and civil society are bringing in fresh, outside perspectives. Students are benefiting from increased research opportunities and financial aid, and closer mentoring.