| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 29.38 |
| Liaison | Lori Chance |
| Submission Date | Aug. 31, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Messiah University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Brandon
Hoover Director of Sustainability Operations |
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Majors and Degree Programs
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Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
Sustainability Studies
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
Messiah College’s interdepartmental Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in sustainability studies is built upon a holistic approach that emphasizes the social, ecological and economic aspects of sustainable human communities.
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Additional Degree Programs (optional)
Environmental Science
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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The environmental science curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing heavily from biology and chemistry. You’ll take courses in entomology (the study of insects), herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians), ornithology (the study of birds), aquatic biology (the study of organisms in the ocean or other bodies of water), mycology (the study of fungi) and plant taxonomy.
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Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Economic Development: Sustainability
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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The sustainability concentration in the economic development major prepares students to work in professional capacities focusing on sustainable economic development and community growth. Coursework pays special attention to community development and ecological issues.
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Minors, Concentrations and Certificates
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Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Sustainability Studies: Minor
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Messiah College's interdepartmental program in sustainability studies is built upon a holistic approach that emphasizes the social, ecological and economic aspects of sustainable human communities. Students in the Sustainability minor take an array of classes from Biology, Economics, and politics.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Additional Minors, Concentrations and Certificates (optional)
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