| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 91.10 |
| Liaison | Alex Davis |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
Arizona State University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Jenae
Camacho Sustainability Analyst University Sustainability Practices |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree, or certificate program for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The BA in sustainability is an undergraduate degree best suited to students interested in social sciences, humanities, planning or related fields. Students learn concepts and methods relevant to the sustainability of environmental resources and social institutions, evaluating the sustainability of environmental institutions, legal frameworks, property rights and culture.
Students can pursue the following tracks within the BA in Sustainability:
Society and Sustainability
Policy and Governance in Sustainable Systems
International Development and Sustainability
Sustainable Urban Dynamics
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 BS in sustainability is an undergraduate degree best suited to students inclined toward natural sciences, economics, engineering, or related fields. Students learn concepts and methods relevant to the sustainable use of environmental resources, evaluating the sustainability of technology, the built environment, and environmental regulations and policy.
Students can pursue the following tracks within the BS in Sustainability:
Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology
The Economics of Sustainability
Ecosystems Sustainability
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 food and agriculture sector is changing in exciting ways, creating demand for graduates who understand the complex interconnections between food, natural resources, policy, economic opportunity and social equity.
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Food Systems program prepares students to be innovative problem solvers ready to assume a wide range of food-related careers.
Within the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Food Systems, students may specialize in one of seven focus areas:
Educational Leadership: Improving food systems through education
Procurement: Developing sustainable supply chains
Global Engagement: Making change through food and agriculture on a global scale
Public Health and Nutrition: Bettering lives through food and health
Business and Innovation: Finding solutions in entrepreneurship and agribusiness
Policy and Governance: Changemaking through public policy and organizing
Ecosystem Services: Managing natural resources for food production
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
BS in Applied Biological Sciences (Sustainable Horticulture Concentration) - College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/TSABSUBS/undergrad/false
BA in Earth and Environmental Studies - The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/LAEESBA/earth-and-environmental-studies
BSE in Civil Engineering (Sustainable Engineering Concentration) – Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESCEESUBSE/undergrad/false
BS in Public Service & Public Policy (Sustainability Concentration) – Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/PPPAFSBS/undergrad/false
BS in Tourism Development and Management (Sustainable Tourism Concentration) - Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/PPTDMSBS/undergrad/false
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (Sustainability Concentration) - College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
https://cisa.asu.edu/bis-concentrations/2019-20/sustainability
BA in Business (Sustainability) - W.P. Carey School of Business
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/BABUSSBA/undergrad/false
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors or concentrations for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
The 18-credit minor in sustainability allows students from many areas of study to explore the challenges of sustainability and how it may be used to develop solutions to pressing issues at local and global levels. Students in the sustainability minor learn about the concept of sustainability and how it may be used to develop solutions to pressing issues affecting society, organizations, the environment and the world.
The program introduces sustainability principles and contextualizes how sustainability can be applied to all academic disciplines and professional fields. Students explore the challenges of sustainability within human societies, economies, the environment, cultures and technology, all in local, national and international contexts.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
The transdisciplinary certificate program in energy and sustainability examines current energy systems and explores what will be required to transition to a sustainable energy future.
Students begin with an overview of how energy affects people's lives, the basic science and methods of energy production, and a full overview of energy policy options. Students may tailor the certificate around their unique interests in energy with a variety of electives representing a broad array of academic disciplines. The breadth of their energy knowledge is enriched by taking courses outside their primary area of study.
An understanding of energy is increasingly important for jobs related to climate change, environmental quality, urban sustainability and sustainable development. This program helps students enhance their understanding of the technology and infrastructure for generating, distributing and using energy; the associated sustainability issues; and the social and policy dimensions of energy systems.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
Food systems are particularly important for human societies to sustain; however, these systems are particularly vulnerable to multiple threats. Many students from a wide variety of disciplines are interested in food systems, especially as food and sustainability become increasingly relevant issues to employers in fields across the public and private sectors.
This certificate program in sustainable food systems allows students to take advantage of the diversity of courses offered that address challenges to food system sustainability. It encourages students to cover a breadth of topics and perspectives related to food system issues while providing the opportunity to focus on particular skills and approaches suitable for their career paths, which can range from agriculture to marketing and retail to policy or ethics. This program offers an innovative and exciting approach to the challenges of food system sustainability.
Due to the transdisciplinary nature of the certificate program, many courses may be found across all four ASU campuses, allowing students to choose both the focus area and location of study that best fit their needs.
The knowledge, competencies and skills students have upon completion of this certificate include the ability to identify food system drivers, activities, actors and outcomes at different spatial scales and the capacity to assess the primary social, economic and environmental drivers and outcomes associated with food system sustainability challenges.
Students also acquire the ability to apply one or more of the following analytical skills or approaches to the development of food system sustainability solutions: cultural and social analysis, alternative agricultural design and practice, analysis of biophysical processes and environmental services, urban planning and policy, marketing and entrepreneurial development, sustainability assessment, and consumer preference and behavior.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
Certificate in Biomimicry - School of Sustainability
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/SUBMYCERT/undergrad/true?init=false&nopassive=true
Minor in Sustainable Tourism - Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/PPTDMSMIN/undergrad/true
Minor in Environmental and Resource Management - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESERMMIN/undergrad/true
Certificate in Environmental Education - Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/TEEVEDCERT/undergrad/true
Certificate in Environmental Humanities - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/LAENHCERT/undergrad/true
Certificate in Water Resources - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/minors/major/ASU00/LAWATRCERT/water-resources
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data source:
Lisa Murphy
Director, Academic Services, School of Sustainability
Data source:
Lisa Murphy
Director, Academic Services, School of Sustainability
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