Saint Louis University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Sustainability Program at Saint Louis University will be able to: a) Define sustainability in terms of its evolution throughout a variety of social sectors b) Identify how the concept of sustainability is connected to issues of social justice, environment protection, and economic viability c) Compare and contrast a variety of theories and models of sustainability d) Describe the history and evolution of sustainable development, sustainability, and sustainability science e) Discuss key theoretical and methodological concepts and terminology associated with sustainability f) Identify how local, regional, and national policies and actions have global impacts g) Apply appropriate research design consisting of qualitative, quantitative, and/or spatial research methods to address sustainability problems h) Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills needed to disseminate information about sustainability among diverse audiences i) Communicate effectively outside of one’s respective disciplinary field j) Apply a variety of practices and approaches for working effectively on transdisciplinary teams k) Identify frameworks for collaborating with diverse stakeholders on sustainability issues l) Examine resource limitations and opportunities and develop holistic and integrated approaches to resource management m) Assess how laws, governance, and institutional approaches inform effective policy making and implementation n) Evaluate environmental, economic, and social impacts of real-world projects. o) Explain theoretical and practical concepts associated with sustainability science research approaches

Graduates of the Master of Science in Sustainability Program at Saint Louis University will be able to: a) Define sustainability in terms of its evolution throughout a variety of social sectors b) Identify how the concept of sustainability is connected to issues of social justice, environment protection, and economic viability c) Compare and contrast a variety of theories and models of sustainability d) Describe the history and evolution of sustainable development, sustainability, and sustainability science e) Discuss key theoretical and methodological concepts and terminology associated with sustainability f) Identify how local, regional, and national policies and actions have global impacts g) Apply appropriate research design consisting of qualitative, quantitative, and/or spatial research methods to address sustainability problems h) Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills needed to disseminate information about sustainability among diverse audiences i) Communicate effectively outside of one’s respective disciplinary field j) Apply a variety of practices and approaches for working effectively on transdisciplinary teams k) Identify frameworks for collaborating with diverse stakeholders on sustainability issues l) Examine resource limitations and opportunities and develop holistic and integrated approaches to resource management m) Assess how laws, governance, and institutional approaches inform effective policy making and implementation n) Evaluate environmental, economic, and social impacts of real-world projects. o) Explain theoretical and practical concepts associated with sustainability science research approaches

Graduates of the Master of Science in Sustainability Program at Saint Louis University will be able to: a) Define sustainability in terms of its evolution throughout a variety of social sectors b) Identify how the concept of sustainability is connected to issues of social justice, environment protection, and economic viability c) Compare and contrast a variety of theories and models of sustainability d) Describe the history and evolution of sustainable development, sustainability, and sustainability science e) Discuss key theoretical and methodological concepts and terminology associated with sustainability f) Identify how local, regional, and national policies and actions have global impacts g) Apply appropriate research design consisting of qualitative, quantitative, and/or spatial research methods to address sustainability problems h) Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills needed to disseminate information about sustainability among diverse audiences i) Communicate effectively outside of one’s respective disciplinary field j) Apply a variety of practices and approaches for working effectively on transdisciplinary teams k) Identify frameworks for collaborating with diverse stakeholders on sustainability issues l) Examine resource limitations and opportunities and develop holistic and integrated approaches to resource management m) Assess how laws, governance, and institutional approaches inform effective policy making and implementation n) Evaluate environmental, economic, and social impacts of real-world projects. o) Explain theoretical and practical concepts associated with sustainability science research approaches