| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.61 |
| Liaison | Tina Woolston |
| Submission Date | Nov. 2, 2022 |
Tufts University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Shoshana
Dodge Education & Outreach Program Administrator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
"The Sustainable Water Management (SWM) program is an intensive one year professional Master of Science degree which addresses the growing international demand for interdisciplinary water management experts. Through its curriculum of four core classes, four track-specific classes, a seminar, and a summer practicum, students develop the skills, expertise, and experience needed to address the challenges and opportunities of sustainable water management."
Website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The curriculum for this program is the completion of 36 course credit (11 hours) and a internship or capstone project. There are 5 course credits required of the 36 which focus on socio-ecological systems thinking for sustainability, economics for policy and planning, quantitative reasoning, introduction to Geographic information system, and a field project. The internship must meet all the requirements which are listed here: https://as.tufts.edu/uep/current/masters/sustainability.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The M.S. program offers graduate-level training in offshore wind engineering, policy, and project management training for students seeking jobs in the emerging global offshore wind energy industry. A full-time student can complete this option in one year. Master's degrees require a minimum of 30 SHUs and the fulfillment of at least 10 courses at the 100-level or above with grades of S (satisfactory) or at least a B-.
https://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/offshore-wind-energy-engineering
Website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused graduate-level degree programs:
"Civil and Environmental Engineering:
http://engineering.tufts.edu/cee/graduate/
Environment and Water Resources Engineering:
Ph.D. in Water Diplomacy
M.S. in Environment and Water Resources Engineering
Environmental Health:
Ph.D. in Environmental Health
M.S. in Environmental Health
Geosystems Engineering:
Ph.D. in Geosystems Engineering
M.S. in Geosystems Engineering
Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning:
http://as.tufts.edu/uep/programs
M.S. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning
M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning
M.P.P in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning
Tufts Institute of the Environment:
http://swm.tufts.edu/
M.S. in Sustainable Water Management
Medicine and Biotech:
https://grad.vet.tufts.edu/
M.S. in Conservation Medicine
Nutrition Science and Policy:
https://nutrition.tufts.edu/academics/degree-programs
Agriculture, Food and Environment:
Ph.D. in Agriculture, Food and Environment
M.S. in Agriculture, Food and Environment
Food Policy and Applied Nutrition:
Ph.D. in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition
M.S. in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition"
Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
MALD students choose two concentrations from an array of 24 fields of study, one of which is International Environment & Resource Policy. The program demonstrates how environment and resource issues are integral to the ongoing economic development process and are critical to the security of societies. The role of science in developing sound policies is emphasized, as is the role of technology choice and the policies that influence them. Clashes such as those that occur between trade and environmental treaty regimes, forest protection and sovereignty and between developed and developing countries create new challenges for international diplomacy. The program emphasizes the need to utilize multiple disciplinary tools from science, economics, politics, law and engineering in developing sustainable solutions. The International Environment and Resource Policy field of study requires the completion of a minimum of four course credits.
The International Environment and Resource Policy field of study requires the completion of a minimum of three course credits. A list of applicable courses can be found here: http://fletcher.tufts.edu/Academic/Courses/Fields-of-Study/International-Environment-and-Resource-Policy
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The certificate in Environmental Management provides students with the tools and techniques they need to understand the complex issues of future environmental management. The program blends courses in fundamentals, such as regulations and compliance issues, with leading edge concepts in life-cycle analysis, risk management, and remediation technologies. Students must complete five courses, including one course in each of three focus areas: environmental engineering and technology, environmental health, and policy. The two remaining courses can be selected from any of the focus areas.
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
This unique certificate program has three goals: (1) To develop research projects that will make significant local, national, and global contributions; (2) To educate a diverse, ethical, skilled set of professionals who are trained to be multidisciplinary even as they develop a specialization; and (3) To meet the growing global demand for interdisciplinary water experts. By meeting these goals, Tufts and WSSS graduates will be uniquely equipped to develop integrated, interdisciplinary solutions to the complex science, public health, economic, engineering, environmental, behavioral, planning, and policy issues surrounding U.S. and international water crises.
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other graduate-level, sustainability-focused minors, concentrations and certificates:
"Civil and Environmental Engineering Certificate Program
http://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/civil-and-environmental-engineering
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Urban Justice and Sustainability
https://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/urban-justice-and-sustainability
UEP Community Environmental Studies
http://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/community-environmental-studies
UEP Management of Community Organizations
http://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/management-community-organizations-0
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Online Graduate Certificate in Developing Healthy Communities
https://nutrition.tufts.edu/academics/certificates/developing-healthy-communities
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Online Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
http://www.nutrition.tufts.edu/academics/certificate-programs/sustainable-agriculture
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data available online, completed by Office of Sustainability Data Interns
Data available online, completed by Office of Sustainability Data Interns
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