| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 52.37 |
| Liaison | Sergio Alza |
| Submission Date | April 5, 2024 |
Brock University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Amanda
Smits Centre Administrator Environmental Sustainability Research Centre |
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes
Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Master of Sustainability
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The Master of Sustainability program aims to facilitate society’s transition towards sustainability by offering high-quality graduate education, enriching research and applied experiences, and engagement in problem-solving through innovative pedagogy. This program is offered through the Sustainability Science and Society (SSAS) and offers students three paths to study environmental sustainability. Students can tailor their program to specific career and research interests through enriching classroom learning with practical experience (Scheme A), intensive research experience (Scheme B), or a mix of both classroom learning and research experience (Scheme C).
Scheme A (Co-op & Major Research Paper): Scheme A is designed to be completed in 16 months (4 terms). Students who complete these requirements will earn the designation of Master of Sustainability, Co-op.
Scheme B (Thesis): Scheme B is designed to be completed in 24 months (6 terms). Students who complete these requirements will earn the designation of Master of Sustainability.
Scheme C (Major Research Paper): Scheme C is designed to be completed in 12 months (3 terms). Students who complete these requirements will earn the designation of Master of Sustainability.
Scheme A (Co-op & Major Research Paper): Scheme A is designed to be completed in 16 months (4 terms). Students who complete these requirements will earn the designation of Master of Sustainability, Co-op.
Scheme B (Thesis): Scheme B is designed to be completed in 24 months (6 terms). Students who complete these requirements will earn the designation of Master of Sustainability.
Scheme C (Major Research Paper): Scheme C is designed to be completed in 12 months (3 terms). Students who complete these requirements will earn the designation of Master of Sustainability.
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Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
PhD in Sustainability Science
A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The PhD in Sustainability Science aims to cultivate a sustainable and equitable future by offering a state-of-the-art education that integrates rigorous scientific practice with an understanding of the unique linkages between humans and the environment.
Students in the SSCI program will complete the following components to earn their degree:
- Core and elective course work (2 terms)
- Comprehensive examination (1 term)
- Research proposal development (1 term)
- Dissertation writing (7 terms)
- Submission and defence of dissertation (1 term)
Students in the SSCI program will complete the following components to earn their degree:
- Core and elective course work (2 terms)
- Comprehensive examination (1 term)
- Research proposal development (1 term)
- Dissertation writing (7 terms)
- Submission and defence of dissertation (1 term)
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Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Yes
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
Leadership in Environmental Sustainability Certificate
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
The Leadership in Environmental Sustainability professional development certificate program launched in Fall 2023. This online certificate program equips individuals with knowledge about environmental sustainability and advanced competencies required to become future change agents. Each course explores the linkages of major sustainability-based concepts and their relation to the environment. To support the needs of both current and aspiring leaders, this program can be tailored to ensure that you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to meet your professional development goals.
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