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Overall Score 69.71
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Submission Date Feb. 28, 2014
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Arizona State University
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Betty Lombardo
Manager
University Sustainability Practices
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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):
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sustainability - School of Sustainability

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

The MA in sustainability is a research oriented degree that culminates with research writing (either a thesis or a publishable, scientific paper). Although the graduate programs emphasize the integration of a broad range of expertise in student training, this master’s program is best suited to students inclined toward social sciences, humanities, planning or related fields and interested in a career in research or academia. Students learn how different disciplines view and approach the challenges of sustainability in theory, research and practice. They develop the academic and technical skills as well as the ethical insights that will help them understand, research and provide solutions to complex sustainability challenges at the local, regional, national and global levels. Students can also apply to participate in the Master's International Peace Corps Program, which works in conjunction with this program.


The website URL for the graduate degree program (1st program) :
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
Master of Science (M.S.) in Sustainability - School of Sustainability

A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):

The MS in sustainability is a research oriented degree that culminates with research writing (either a thesis or a publishable, scientific paper). Although the graduate-degree programs emphasize the integration of a broad range of expertise in student training, the MS program is best suited to students inclined toward natural sciences, economics, engineering, or related fields and interested in a career in research or academia. Students learn how different disciplines view and approach the challenges of sustainability in theory, research and practice. They develop the academic and technical skills as well as the ethical insights that will help them understand, research and provide solutions to complex sustainability challenges at the local, regional, national and global levels. Students can also apply to participate in the Master's International Peace Corps Program, which works in conjunction with this program.


The website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainability - School of Sustainability

A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):

The PhD in sustainability is offered for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's. The doctoral program prepares students to become scientists and leaders in research, to investigate the urgent sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Graduates will possess an advanced understanding of the dynamics of coupled socioecological systems and be able to lead others in research providing adaptive solutions to specific sustainability challenges. The flexible, interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to focus on problems of interest to them, drawing upon relevant knowledge from a variety of disciplines.


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):

Masters in Sustainable Solutions (MSUS) - School of Sustainability
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/SUSUSOMSUS/graduate/false

Executive Masters for Sustainability Leadership (EMSL) - School of Sustainability
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/SUEMSLEMSL/graduate/false

MS in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESCIVILMS/graduate/false

MSE in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESCIVILMSE/graduate/false

PhD in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESCIVILPHD/graduate/false

PhD in Environmental Social Sciences - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/LAESSPHD/graduate/false

MAS in Sustainable Tourism (MAS) - College of Public Programs
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/PPSUSTMAS/graduate/false

MS Tech in Environmental Technology Management - College of Technology and Innovation
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/TSMGMSTECH/graduate/false

Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ARURBMUEP/graduate/false


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):
Concentration in Complex Adaptive Systems Science - School of Sustainability

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

The complex adaptive systems science concentration under the PhD in sustainability trains the next generation of scientists in advanced concepts and methods needed for approaching diverse phenomena in the social and life sciences. The program is tightly integrated with diverse, ongoing, university-wide research on complex adaptive systems science at Arizona State University and emphasizes the value of a complex adaptive systems science perspective, to give better insight and a more active role in seeking solutions to a broad array of critical issues facing our society today. Students will be fluent in the common language of complexity while also receiving a solid foundation in the domain knowledge of existing academic disciplines.


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):
Certificate in Complex Adaptive Systems Science - School of Sustainability

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):

The complex adaptive systems science graduate certificate trains the next generation of scientists in advanced concepts and methods needed for approaching diverse phenomena in the social and life sciences. The program is tightly integrated with diverse, ongoing, university-wide research on complex adaptive system science at Arizona State University and emphasizes the value of a complex adaptive systems perspective to give science better insight and a more active role in seeking solutions to a broad array of critical issues facing our society today. Students will be fluent in the common language of complexity while also receiving a solid foundation in the domain knowledge of existing academic disciplines.


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):
Certificate in Sustainable Technology & Management - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):

The certificate in sustainable technology and management is an interdisciplinary program that helps managers, engineers and organizations meet the business and engineering imperatives of sustainable development in a globalizing and increasingly competitive economy.

Students will be presented with metrics and skill sets that will enhance the development of sustainable technologies, entrepreneurship and organizational strategy. The net benefit will be reduced risks and costs and increased competitive advantages through strategic alliances, scenario planning and resource management.


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:

Certificate in Sustainable Tourism - College of Public Programs
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/PPSTGRCT/graduate/false


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