Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 71.99
Liaison Aaron Klemm
Submission Date Jan. 19, 2024

STARS v2.2

San Jose State University
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Debbie Andres
Utilities & Sustainability Analyst
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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:
MS Environmental Studies

A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The Master of Science in Environmental Studies program is designed to prepare students for careers as environmental professionals or to pursue further academic training in Ph.D. and other advanced degree programs. Global and local perspectives are integrated in the coursework and the faculty and students embrace a diversity of perspectives. Faculty members work closely with graduate students within the above areas of specialization to execute a program of study.

Website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3794&returnto=4146

Additional degree programs (optional) 

Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
MA Biological Sciences

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A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The MA in Biological Sciences offers students broad training in areas of science that may include general biology, plant biology, cell biology, ecology, entomology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, systems physiology, toxicology, zoology, or, under special circumstances, marine biology. Students with an MA in Biological Sciences go on to careers in research, biotechnology, medical and health sciences, and teaching.

Website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3622&returnto=4146

Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
MSE Specialization in Smart Sustainable Energy Systems

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A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The MS Engineering program, with a specialization in Smart Sustainable Energy Systems, is an accelerated degree designed for working professionals in the fast-growing sustainable energy sector.

Website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
https://www.sjsu.edu/pdp/programs/energy-systems/

The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused graduate-level degree programs:
Biological Sciences, Ecology and Evolution Concentration, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3677&returnto=4146
Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology and Microbiology Concentration, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3678&returnto=4146
Biological Sciences, Physiology Concentration, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3679&returnto=4146
Civil Engineering, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3721&returnto=4146
Engineering, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3781&returnto=4146
Geography, MA https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3810&returnto=4146
Geology, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3813&returnto=4146
Industrial and Systems Engineering, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3840&returnto=4146
Justice Studies, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3861&returnto=4146
Marine Science, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3886&returnto=4146
Meteorology, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=4009&returnto=4146
Recreation, International Tourism Concentration, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=4001&returnto=4146
Recreation, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=4002&returnto=4146
Transportation Management, MS https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3936&returnto=4146
Urban Planning, MUP https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=3940&returnto=4146

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:
MS - Biological Sciences, Concentration in Ecology and Evolution

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
The Ecology and Evolution graduate program concentration in the Department of Biological Sciences at San Jose State University provides students with training and experience in the scientific investigation of ecological and evolutionary processes. In addition to course content, students work with faculty to develop a rigorous research program in ecology and/or evolution resulting in a thesis with a goal of generating a publishable body of work. Our graduates have an excellent grasp of theory and application of ecological and evolutionary principles.

Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
https://www.sjsu.edu/biology/programs/graduate-programs/ms-biological-sciences-ecology-evolution.php

Additional minors, concentrations and certificate programs (optional) 

Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
MS in Urban Planning with Specialization in Environmental Planning

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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The linkage between the built environment and the natural environment is a subject of growing concern to planners at the local, regional, and national levels. This concentration prepares graduates to understand the linkages between land use patterns and the natural environment, as well as the policy tools that planners use to promote sustainable urban development.

Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=767

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