| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 82.81 |
| Liaison | Aaron Durnbaugh |
| Submission Date | April 12, 2023 |
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, or certificate program for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree 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 program in environmental science prepares students to develop innovative solutions to challenges such as climate change, air and water pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Loyola's BA in Environmental Studies combines a solid base of courses in the natural sciences with course work in the social sciences to prepare students for careers in government, business, education, non-profit organizations or the media. This provides students with a solid interdisciplinary curriculum that promotes an appreciation of the human imprint on the environmental landscape, issues of environmental sustainability, and the ability to assess environmental problems by integrating economic, societal, ethical, political, and historical perspectives.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Well-designed public policies are critical in maintaining and restoring a healthy environment. Public policies influence air and water quality, land use, biodiversity, and public health and shape crucial efforts to fight climate change. Our environmental policy program prepares students to craft and implement public policies that promote ecological conservation, environmental justice, and innovation toward a green economy.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
http://www.luc.edu/sustainability/academics/undergraduateprograms/
BS Env. Science - Public Health: http://www.luc.edu/sustainability/academics/undergraduateprograms/bsinenvironmentalsciencepublichealth/
BS Env. Science - Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture: http://www.luc.edu/sustainability/academics/undergraduateprograms/bsinenvironmentalsciencefoodsystemsandsustainableagriculture/
BS Env. Science - Conservation and Restoration Ecology: http://www.luc.edu/sustainability/academics/undergraduateprograms/bsinenvironmentalscienceconservationandrestorationecology/
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors or concentrations for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
The Environmental Action & Leadership Minor provides knowledge of and insight into environmental issues, and develops skills in communication, group management and leadership to facilitate action toward solving environmental problems and the development of sustainable practices in society.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
The Environmental Science Minor provides a base in the science, social & political issues, and methods relevant to understanding environmental issues and working to solve environmental problems.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The Environmental Economics and Sustainability Minor provides a broad understanding of how the environment and the economy are linked; to prepare students for careers in government, consulting, law and for-profit business. The program also offers the essential courses to prepare for a masters in environmental economics, agricultural economics or environmental management.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
All Minors:
http://www.luc.edu/academics/programs.shtml#minors
Sustainability Management Minor
https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/undergraduate/minors/sustainable-business/
Environmental Communication Minor
https://www.luc.edu/soc/undergrad/minors/environmentalcommunication/
Peace Studies Minor
http://luc.edu/peace/
Urban Studies Minor- Sustainability Track
http://www.luc.edu/curl/urban_studies.shtml
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This is current as of March 2023.
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