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| Overall Score | 62.18 |
| Liaison | Jesse Carswell |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2025 |
Southern New Hampshire University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes
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Jesse
Carswell Sustainability Data Analyst Sustainability |
Part 1. Institutional sustainability learning outcomes
Which of the following best describes the sustainability learning outcomes?:
A list of the institution level sustainability learning outcomes:
Our general education program is called The Commons because it offers a core academic experience for all undergraduate students. You'll develop a common set of skills that will help you succeed at SNHU — no matter which program you pursue. And those same skills will be applicable throughout your personal and professional life.
Course Structure:
The Commons is a comprehensive general education curriculum structured around three key categories, including Cornerstone Courses.
Cornerstone Courses
Start your journey by immersing yourself in general education courses that introduce you to fundamental knowledge. These courses will help you understand the basic ideas and concepts that are the building blocks of your education. From writing and math to online learning, cultural awareness and sustainability, you'll gain a well-rounded educational experience.
Cornerstone Sustainability
Courses that employ an interdisciplinary to explore important issues, concpts, and principles of sustianability. Courses from a range of disciplines introduce students to major topics in sustainability. This may include the economy, society, and/or the environment. The goal of this cornerstone is to promote global responsibility and instill stewardship for the future.
Cornerstone Sustinability (CSST)
- 1 of the following
- IDS150 - Global Perspectives in Sustainability
- BUS208 - Sustainable Businesses
- ED110 - Engineering Ideas into Prototypes
- ENV219 - Environmental Issues
- HIS270 - American Environmental History
- POL322 - Stratgem: The Sustainable Development Simulation Game
- SCI219 - Environmental Issues
- SCI220 - Energy and Society
- SPT215 - Sports and Sustainability
- SST101 - Introduction to Sustainability
Part 2. Program-level sustainability learning outcomes
Number of graduates from degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
A brief description of how the figure above was determined:
IPEDS data was used to obtain graduate numbers for 2022-2023. Link: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/reported-data/183026?year=2023&surveyNumber=3
Environmental Science - 504
Geosciences - 91
Anthropology - 103
Public Health MS - 221
Business Administration MS - 3283
A list of degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
Major in Environmental Science:
In today's world, it's essential to go green. Nowhere is this task more urgent than in developing countries, where the implementation of Western development models has created serious environmental challenges. The B.S. in Environmental Science and Sustainability (International) at SNHU provides international students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to meet these challenges sustainably in governments, nongovernmental organizations, and businesses worldwide. Our program blends insights from environmental science, the environmental social sciences, and other sustainability-focused fields into a uniquely practical learning experience that is more than merely interdisciplinary. Students spend their first two years in an environmental or other degree program at their home universities, then complete their remaining degree requirements in two years on campus at SNHU. They also take all of their SNHU environmental science and sustainability courses with the American students enrolled in the ordinary 4-year version of the program, immersing themselves not just in the content of their coursework, but also in American culture and university life.
Anthropology
SNHU's B.A. in Anthropology includes a strong focus on Environmental Sustainability and helps the student recognize and respond to cultural and environmental challenges by exploring the past's interconnectedness to the future. The students will delve into the complexities of biological change and adaptation, investigate identity through a combination of modern and historical events and promote cultural awareness and change. Many of the courses use virtual experiences - from role-playing to tourism plans - to combine theory and problem-solving skills in an authentic way, helping the students make their mark as an engaged citizen of a diverse world.
Geosciences
The geosciences are interdisciplinary sciences that integrate geography, geology, earth systems science, physics, chemistry, and spatial awareness into the course of study. According to the American Geosciences Institute (2014), "The major applications of the geosciences are: exploration and responsible development of natural resources (oil, gas, coal, minerals, construction aggregate, water, and soils), preservation of the natural environment, restoration from environmental damage, mitigation of geohazards such as earthquakes and landslides, and exploratory research." The program emphasizes the use of geoscience data for their uses in problem solving and establishing policies that support effective resource management, public health and safety, and environmental protection.
Environmental Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability
In this program, students learn how to pursue a step-by-step strategy for meeting the challenge of building sustainable human societies worldwide in ways relevant to professionals in business, government, and public interest groups. Its mission is to empower students by providing them with tools needed for them to play leading or entrepreneurial roles as professionals in that efforts.
Masters of Public Health
The Master of Public Health program prepares students for careers in public health practice, education, and research. Public Health is a discipline dedicated to preventing disease and promoting health equity. There is a strong demand for public health professionals to deal with chronic and emerging diseases, environmental health, health care policy and reform, and global health issues. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills to be a public health educator, affect policy change and development, and implement successful public health programs within local, state, and federal governments, schools, and private for profit and non-profits. The Master of Public Health is a widely recognized credential for those who are seeking leadership, program administration, and policy and education positions in public health. The program includes both a practicum and capstone experience.
Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University’s Master of Business Administration (SNHU MBA) develops resourceful leaders who engage in creative problem-solving that balances people management, strategic thinking, and operational dexterity in order to make data-driven, innovative decisions for their organizations and the communities they serve. Business leaders operate in evolving and shifting environments where technology is transforming organizations, communities, and society. SNHU graduates are prepared to solve sustainable, conscientious, and fiscal issues using key leadership traits, such as initiative, emotional intelligence, and originality. These skills are critical to 21st century leadership to achieve positive organizational results.
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Percentage of students who graduate from programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
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