| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.29 |
| Liaison | Samuel Crowl |
| Submission Date | Feb. 20, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ohio University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Elaine
Goetz Director of Energy Management Facilities Management & Safety |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students (I.e. an interdisciplinary academic program that concentrates on sustainability as an integrated concept)?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The Urban Planning and Sustainability major provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to envision and craft urban environments that embrace the three key components of sustainability - environment, economy, and equity. Students completing this interdisciplinary, forward-looking program will develop sophisticated understandings of cities and their role in the social, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The curriculum emphasizes urban, sustainability, and planning theory and process, in addition to a strong foundation in geography and its major analytical techniques.
The 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):
The Honors Tutorial College program of study in Environmental Studies offers students a unique opportunity to explore nature-society relations in a highly interdisciplinary environment, drawing on faculty perspectives from the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, public health, physical and natural sciences, engineering, and communications.
The goal of the program is to cast light on the complex nature of the environmental problems that confront us, as well as the wide range of choices available as we plan for a more sustainable future. The tutorial program in Environmental Studies prepares talented and highly motivated students for graduate study or for an environmental career in a variety of fields and disciplines.
The 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):
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
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?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
The undergraduate certificate in environmental studies offers students in any
major a means of enhancing their curriculum with environmental content. The
certificate is multidisciplinary in that it requires students to complete
classes in several disciplines. The program is open to students in any major,
but it is especially relevant for those seeking environmentally related careers
in education, government, business, law, and consulting firms.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
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 website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors, concentrations and certificates:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences also offers a Sustainability Studies track: Thriving in the Anthropocene. More details can be found at https://www.ohio.edu/cas/undergrad/themes/sustainability/
HTC program of study information approved by Kathy White, Business Manager at HTC, on 2/12/18. Environmental Studies certificate information approved by Geoff Dabelko, Professor; Director Environmental Studies, on 2/7/18.
Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences also offers a Sustainability Studies track: Thriving in the Anthropocene. More details can be found at https://www.ohio.edu/cas/undergrad/themes/sustainability/
HTC program of study information approved by Kathy White, Business Manager at HTC, on 2/12/18. Environmental Studies certificate information approved by Geoff Dabelko, Professor; Director Environmental Studies, on 2/7/18.
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