Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.20
Liaison Jessica Thompson
Submission Date June 20, 2024

STARS v2.2

Northern Michigan University
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Jessica Thompson
AVP Sustainability
People Culture & Wellbeing
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Majors and degree programs 

Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Administration of Outdoor Recreation and Nature-Based Tourism

A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:

The AORNBT degree is designed to create leaders in the field of Outdoor Recreation and Nature-based Tourism. Graduates of this degree will qualify for advancement in current careers or administrative positions in Outdoor Recreation, Recreation, and Private industries.


Website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
https://nmu.edu/hhp/administration-outdoor-recreation-and-nature-based-tourism

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Minors, concentrations and certificates 

Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Yes

Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
English MA - Literature & the Environment

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:

Our newest addition to the English MA program, the Literature and the Environment concentration includes courses in ecocriticism, environmental literature, and nature writing (many of which include outdoor experiences)--as well as courses in fields other than English, such as Business; Communication and Media Studies; Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences; and Native American Studies. If you're interested in merging your love for literature with your concern for the environment--or in pursuing a "green career" in environmental communication, advocacy, or education--this could be the right concentration for you!


Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
https://nmu.edu/english/ma

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