| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.70 |
| Liaison | Aaron Durnbaugh |
| Submission Date | Jan. 17, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Loyola University Chicago
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Aaron
Durnbaugh Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students?:
The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (1st program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
Environmental Science students complete coursework that includes both a heavy dose of basic science requirements and courses spanning a variety of disciplines pertinent to understanding the context in which environmental challenges reside. This provides students with a solid interdisciplinary curriculum rooted in laboratory and field research and informed by the humanities and social sciences.
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Environmental Studies students complete coursework spanning a variety of disciplines pertinent to the understanding of environmental issues. This provides students with a solid interdisciplinary curriculum that promotes appreciation of the human imprint on the environmental landscape, issues of environmental sustainability, and the need to assess environmental problems by integrating economic, societal, ethical, political, and historical perspectives.
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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
This interdisciplinary minor comprises coursework in the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. The minor is ideal for students looking to augment their major field of study with environmental coursework, enhance their credentials with hands-on experience, and develop skills in effective communication and group organization.
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The Urban Studies Minor sustainability track will focus on issues related to sustainability in the urban environment. The track will provide students with links among social and physical dimensions of the urban environment. This holistic approach will look at issues ranging from transportation, housing and food security to clean water and air issues. By studying social research and engaging with the city through environmental projects, students will gain a deep understanding of sustainable policy solutions that bridge social science and natural science approaches.
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
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