| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 39.69 |
| Liaison | April Thompson |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Creighton 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:
The Sustainability Program draws from internationally established definitions of sustainability that emphasize meeting the resource needs of the current generation without preventing the capacity of future generations to meet their own resource needs. Doing so requires complex problem solving and an inherently interdisciplinary perspective emphasizing the balancing of environmental, humanistic, sociocultural, and economic demands. The program is responsive to environmental degradation and global urbanization, particularly, but emphasizes the value of a sustainability education in public policy, community development and social justice. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sustainability is intended for students interested in pursuing careers that improve conditions for sustainability in communities, government, non-profits, civic organizations, business or law.
The Sustainability Studies program has received a Creighton Global Initiative award for 2016 fostering a collaboration with Environmental Science and Energy Technology in order to enhance international study opportunities for students. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue study abroad opportunities as part of completion of the program.
As part of the Jesuit, Catholic educational experience, the program includes a personal reflection or “discernment” component. This provides a unique opportunity to reflect on your experience in the program and how you’ll commit to caring for creation, both now and in your career.
Graduates will be prepared to advise on sustainable business practices, sustainable development, and environmentally and socially conscious public policy.
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):
Creighton University’s energy science program is a direct reflection of the University’s Jesuit values—providing both an intellectual and practical education that will make a difference in the world. Energy science graduates find employment in sustainable design, building systems and renewable energy. Creighton’s energy science program also prepares you for graduate school in engineering.
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):
The Environmental Science Program approaches environmental issues from a strong natural science perspective yet transcends disciplinary boundaries and prepares students to analyze and solve complex problems with scientific, societal and ethical dimensions. The program is interdepartmental, with 19 faculty from eight departments: Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Cultural and Social Studies, History, Philosophy, Physics and Political Science.
The major produces well-rounded scientists with the background and skills necessary to enter graduate degree programs or gain employment in diverse environmental careers such as conservation biology, natural resource management, environmental education, urban planning, law, public health, and environmental health and medicine. Students who major in Environmental Science take core courses in biology, chemistry, atmospheric science and sociology and then specialize in one of three tracks:
1. Global Environmental Systems which explores ecological and climatological aspects of the integrated earth system
2. Organismal/Population Ecology which emphasizes biological aspects of the environment
3. Environmental Policy and Society which addresses historical, political and sociological aspects of environmental issues.
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
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:
Through courses taught by expert faculty in business, economics, sociology, communication, theology, philosophy, political science, biology, chemistry and more, the program equips students with a wide range of knowledge and skills. Students will gain the ability to problem-solve successfully with others in formulating, recommending and implementing sustainable solutions. Students may choose to take some courses in an area that interests them, developing their own particular interests in sustainability.
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):
The Environmental Science minor explores a wide range of scientific inquiry associated with the physical and social sciences. Students may choose to construct a broad-based minor with course work from a number of participating departments or from a set of courses that emphasize a specific field (e.g. Global Change Issues). The minor is designed for students interested in pursuing careers within environmental education, environmental law or environmental monitoring and regulation. The minor is suited to journalism students who desire a broad background in environmental issues covered by the mass media.
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 Environmental Policy minor focuses on the ethical, cultural, political, economic, and scientific factors that facilitate or impede environmental problem-solving. The minor provides students with a grasp of national and international environmental laws and policies designed to address current environmental concerns. Students will study the political and cultural contexts that shape the relationship between human interests and environmental concerns, including the roles played by science, government, business, and civil society.
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:
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