| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.59 |
| Liaison | Victor Udo |
| Submission Date | Sept. 23, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bucknell University
AC-3: Undergraduate 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 undergraduate students (I.e. an interdisciplinary academic program that concentrates on sustainability as an integrated concept)?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
We offer an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts major in Environmental Studies for students who have an abiding interest in the general environmental problems faced by humans, and with special concern for their humanistic, policy, and social science aspects. Themes for this major include Environmental Policy, Politics and Economics, Environmental Planning, Environmental Ethics/Humanities, Environmental Advocacy, International Environmental Perspectives, Environmental and Human Health, and Perspectives on Sustainability.
We also offer a Bachelor of Arts major in Environmental Science as a coordinate major. This major is only available to students who also major in biology, chemistry, or geology, and therefore may be thought of as a means of adding an environmental concentration to a B.A. science degree. Complementing the depth of knowledge in the student's primary area of study, the B.A. in Environmental Science provides breadth across the interdisciplinary field of environmental science.
The 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):
By taking courses related to environmental study, science, human behavior, design or engineering, managing for sustainability students possess the skills, knowledge, and passion to achieve sustainable environmental, social and economic goals.
The 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):
Civil and environmental engineers keeps the infrastructure we use every day safe, efficient and sustainable, and can make our lives better and our earth cleaner. Through our program, you'll learn the skills to plan, design, construct and maintain roads, bridges, buildings, pipelines and treatment systems. In our liberal arts environment, you'll also develop your writing, communication and critical thinking skills to take your career to the next level.
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
Environmental Science, https://www.bucknell.edu/academics/arts-and-sciences-college-of/academic-departments-and-programs/environmental-studies/ba-in-environmental-science.
Environmental Geoscience, https://www.bucknell.edu/academics/arts-and-sciences-college-of/academic-departments-and-programs/geology-and-environmental-geosciences.html
Women's and Gender Studies, https://www.bucknell.edu/academics/arts-and-sciences-college-of/academic-departments-and-programs/womens-and-gender-studies.html
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Bachelor of Arts major in Environmental Studies is offered for the student with an abiding interest in the general environmental problems faced by humans, and with special concern for their humanistic, policy, and social sciences aspects. The B.A. in Environmental Studies is a strong, broad, liberal arts degree. It also is a preparation for one of the growing numbers of environmental careers in planning, business, non-profits, law, administration, or education.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Geology minors will understand the interconnectedness of the natural sciences; The linkages of processes and systems that characterize Earth systems; The interrelationships between humans and natural Earth systems.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The production, processing, distribution, and politics of food systems represent one of the main challenges of the 21st century. The minor in Food Systems takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of this essential issue, including courses related to this topic from a variety of departments and programs.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors, concentrations and certificates:
Peace Studies, http://coursecatalog.bucknell.edu/collegeofartsandsciencescurricula/areasofstudy/peacestudiesminor/
Race & Ethnicity Studies, http://coursecatalog.bucknell.edu/collegeofartsandsciencescurricula/areasofstudy/raceandethnicitystudiesminor/
Social Justice, http://coursecatalog.bucknell.edu/collegeofartsandsciencescurricula/areasofstudy/socialjusticeminor/#/
Women's & Gender Studies, http://coursecatalog.bucknell.edu/collegeofartsandsciencescurricula/areasofstudy/womensandgenderstudieswmst/#minortext
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