Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 67.21
Liaison Dave Barbier
Submission Date June 3, 2015
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Shelly Janowski
Sustainability Coordinator
Facility Services
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes

The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (1st program):
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

A brief description of the graduate degree program (1st program):

Through the College of Natural Resources you may earn a Master of Science in Natural Resources with an emphasis from a variety of areas such as forestry, wildlife, fisheries, water, human dimensions of natural resources, environmental education, soil science, waste management and others. Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management prepares student for professions that bring people and the environment together. Students and faculty in this discipline focus their studies on the interactions of humans with their environment and the ways that citizens can best be educated to make decisions about those interactions.


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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
Environmental Education for K-12 Teachers

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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
Natural Resources Leadership and Administration

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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program(s):

Graduate Fellowship in Residential Environmental Education: Through a unique partnership, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources (UWSP-CNR), Treehaven Environmental Learning Center, and Conserve School provide a distinctive 2-year fellowship. Completion of the fellowship will result in a master of science in natural resources with an emphasis in residential environmental education.


Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Yes

The name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
KEEP Energy Education certificate

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):

The Energy Education Certificate is available to practicing K-12 teachers only and is tied to graduate level courses. The certificate reflects comprehensive professional development and experiences in energy content and teaching competencies. The certificate is awarded after completing at least three Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program courses and providing evidence of involvement in at least three energy education activities.


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Sample of courses in the Extended MS in Environmental Education (EE) for K-12 Teachers:
Economics & Environmental Issues
Basic Concepts of Sustainability
Ecological Lifestyles
Topics in Environmental History
Environmental Health
Selected Topics in EE - Air Quality, Energy, Global Change
Community Resources in EE
Plant Resources and Humans
Renewable Energy
Environmental Futures
Philosophical Problems


Sample of courses in the Extended MS in Environmental Education (EE) for K-12 Teachers:
Economics & Environmental Issues
Basic Concepts of Sustainability
Ecological Lifestyles
Topics in Environmental History
Environmental Health
Selected Topics in EE - Air Quality, Energy, Global Change
Community Resources in EE
Plant Resources and Humans
Renewable Energy
Environmental Futures
Philosophical Problems

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