| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.04 |
| Liaison | Jodi Kennedy |
| Submission Date | July 5, 2022 |
Georgia Southern University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Daniel
Gleason Director/Professor Inst Coastal Plains Sci |
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 Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Science is the only undergraduate degree of its kind in the state of Georgia. The program of study is interdisciplinary and focuses on the interaction between people and the environment. Graduates are equipped with the writing, math, presentation, technical, and soft skills that are critical for success in today’s economy, as well as prepared for jobs in the industry, government, non-profit, and/or educational sectors. Students benefit from small class sizes taught by professors with advanced degrees, that are focused on incorporating modern technology and research, as well as interactive teaching techniques, in the classroom and out in the field. Access to natural laboratories, such as sandy beaches, salt marshes, rivers, and woodlands, expand the opportunities available to students.
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Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
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Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
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:
A truly interdisciplinary program that empowers students with the knowledge and abilities to address local, regional, and global environmental challenges with the ultimate goal of achieving ecologically and economically sustainable societies. A valuable supplement to any major, the minor in environmental sustainability significantly expands the breadth of career possibilities. A total of 15 hours are required for the minor and the minor culminates in a capstone project in sustainability.
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