| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 72.78 |
| Liaison | Kathleen Crawford |
| Submission Date | May 31, 2024 |
Florida Gulf Coast University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Kathleen
Crawford Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety |
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Majors and degree programs
Yes
Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Environmental Science (M.S.)
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The Environmental Science (MS) program prepares students for a career as an environmental professional or for those wishing to enter a PhD program. The program is designed to meet the needs of students currently employed in the field, recently completing an undergraduate degree, or anyone interested in a career change.
Florida Gulf Coast University upholds a strong emphasis on environmental issues, and places a unique importance on environmental sustainability. Our Masters Program offers an integrated study of ecosystems (uplands, wetlands, estuaries and coastal systems), environmental education and public outreach. We offer small class size, hands on research activities and opportunities for professional development via attendance to professional conferences, and internship opportunities at various local, state and federal agencies.
The core of the program focuses on:
Understanding the science of ecology
Utilization of scientific methods
Application of the concept of sustainability.
Florida Gulf Coast University upholds a strong emphasis on environmental issues, and places a unique importance on environmental sustainability. Our Masters Program offers an integrated study of ecosystems (uplands, wetlands, estuaries and coastal systems), environmental education and public outreach. We offer small class size, hands on research activities and opportunities for professional development via attendance to professional conferences, and internship opportunities at various local, state and federal agencies.
The core of the program focuses on:
Understanding the science of ecology
Utilization of scientific methods
Application of the concept of sustainability.
Website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
Additional degree programs (optional)
Environmental Studies (M.A.)
None
A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The M.A. Environmental Studies has an interdisciplinary focus encompassing the natural and social sciences. This foundation is necessary for understanding the complex, cross-disciplinary problems faced today by environmental policy decision-makers.
Students gain a thorough grounding in methods, applications, and natural sciences, in addition to a core of courses in common to the field. Students may choose an emphasis, within fields including: human populations and their interactions with the environment; effectiveness of environmental analysis and protection institutions; and analysis and resolution of the pressing environmental issues faced by modern society.
We specialize in educating students in the application of scientific information to policy analysis and management decision-making. Environmental Studies finds a productive complement in the University’s M.S. Environmental Science, a sibling degree program that emphasizes scientific research of the natural world. Environmental Studies students choose to partake of the same science-based courses taught by our experts in ecology, marine science, and environmental biology. Every student completes a thesis: a piece of independent scholarly research, in close collaboration with a faculty mentor, that makes an original contribution to the field.
Students gain a thorough grounding in methods, applications, and natural sciences, in addition to a core of courses in common to the field. Students may choose an emphasis, within fields including: human populations and their interactions with the environment; effectiveness of environmental analysis and protection institutions; and analysis and resolution of the pressing environmental issues faced by modern society.
We specialize in educating students in the application of scientific information to policy analysis and management decision-making. Environmental Studies finds a productive complement in the University’s M.S. Environmental Science, a sibling degree program that emphasizes scientific research of the natural world. Environmental Studies students choose to partake of the same science-based courses taught by our experts in ecology, marine science, and environmental biology. Every student completes a thesis: a piece of independent scholarly research, in close collaboration with a faculty mentor, that makes an original contribution to the field.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
Masters in Engineering (M.S.E.)
None
A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) offers emphasis in Environmental Engineering and Renewable Energy Engineering. This program prepares students to receive or maintain professional engineering licensure and to continue studies at a doctoral level.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused graduate-level degree programs:
-Master of Public Administration (MPA) Environmental Policy and Planning
https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/departments/pspa/pubadminmpa/#SelectingaConcentration
-Sociology (M.S.W.)
The focus of the profession is on oppressed and devalued populations as well as social and economic justice. In accord with the mission of FGCU and the values and ethics of the social work profession, the program distinguishes itself using an empowerment-based, person-in-environment framework.
http://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/SocialWork/MSW/index.asp
https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/departments/pspa/pubadminmpa/#SelectingaConcentration
-Sociology (M.S.W.)
The focus of the profession is on oppressed and devalued populations as well as social and economic justice. In accord with the mission of FGCU and the values and ethics of the social work profession, the program distinguishes itself using an empowerment-based, person-in-environment framework.
http://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/SocialWork/MSW/index.asp
Minors, concentrations and certificates
Yes
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
Community Resilience Certificate
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Program Requirements
Required Course (3 credits)
PAD 6357 Community Resilience (3)
Restricted Electives (12 credits)
Complete any four of the following courses:
PAD 5142 Management of Non-profit Org (3)
PAD 5185 Social Justice & Public Admin (3)
PAD 5255 Community/Economic Development (3)
PAD 5933 Proposal Writing & Grant Admin (3)
PAD 6335 Strategic Planning (3)
PAD 6353 Environmental Governance (3)
PAD 6398 Emergency/Disaster Management (3)
PAD 6710 Technology & Administration (3)
PAD 6812 State & Local Politics & Admin (3)
PAD 6826 Intergovernmental Administration (3)
URP 5312 Growth Mgmt & Comp. Planning (3)
Required Course (3 credits)
PAD 6357 Community Resilience (3)
Restricted Electives (12 credits)
Complete any four of the following courses:
PAD 5142 Management of Non-profit Org (3)
PAD 5185 Social Justice & Public Admin (3)
PAD 5255 Community/Economic Development (3)
PAD 5933 Proposal Writing & Grant Admin (3)
PAD 6335 Strategic Planning (3)
PAD 6353 Environmental Governance (3)
PAD 6398 Emergency/Disaster Management (3)
PAD 6710 Technology & Administration (3)
PAD 6812 State & Local Politics & Admin (3)
PAD 6826 Intergovernmental Administration (3)
URP 5312 Growth Mgmt & Comp. Planning (3)
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
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