| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 77.24 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | June 10, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (1st program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (1st program):
Focuses on sustainable or "green" technologies, with an emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The program is widely recognized for the contributions made by faculty and students in the arena of energy studies and sustainable applications of technology.
The website URL for the graduate degree program (1st program) :
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
This concentration is recognized for its emphasis on energy efficient building design, construction, and testing, as well as use of alternative building materials. Focuses on efficient building systems and the relationship between buildings and occupant comfort and health, as well as on developing students' project management capabilities.
The website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The concentration is based on applied research and interdisciplinary course work spanning the social and natural sciences as well as the humanities. It provides a foundation for those students who seek to develop the means for meeting the legitimate needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. For students interested in Appalachian and other highland and rural peoples, as well as other peoples threatened by the results of unsustainable practices and patterns, this course of study provides the background in the search for sustainable solutions.
The website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program(s):
"Green - Environmentally Focused Graduate Programs at Appalachian" can be found at http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/admissions/programs/green.html
Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
The name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
This concentration of the M.S. Technology program is designed for individuals with backgrounds in architecture, engineering, construction science/management, interior design, or related fields who are interested in the integrative design process. The program includes a strong technical emphasis on design and construction of buildings and systems that are net-zero energy
The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
The 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):
This concentration of the M.S. Technology program is designed for individuals with undergraduate degrees in engineering or the physical sciences who are interested in a program with a strong technical emphasis on renewable energy system design, monitoring, and analysis.
The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The 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 concentration of the MBA program exposes students to sustainable business practices used in the global economy, advances their knowledge of accounting practices for sustainable businesses, and develops their ability to use Cost-Benefit analysis and environmental economics in business.
The 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:
"Green - Environmentally Focused Graduate Programs at Appalachian" can be found at http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/admissions/programs/green.html
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