| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.99 |
| Liaison | Katherine Spector |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
State University of New York at Oswego
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Lisa
Glidden Director of Global and International Studies Department of Global and International Studies |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree, or certificate program for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
Geology investigates the origin, history, composition and structure of the Earth, enabling professional geologists to survey earthquakes and volcanoes; find oil, gas and mineral resources; develop land-use plans; monitor rivers, lakes and coastlines; and much more. Our program provides a foundation in the principles of geology and its related sciences with four laboratories, a seismograph and field experiences. A newer interdisciplinary track on environmental Earth sciences with a strong foundation in geosciences supports those pursuing futures in the environmental science area.
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Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
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Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors or concentrations for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
The Sustainability Studies Minor encompasses the interactions of social policy, social equity, scientific principles, and environmental stewardship. By approaching these complex issues from a comprehensive perspective important societal challenges such as the interplay between climate change and poverty or resource use and prosperity, can be addressed and solutions proposed. Our goal is to engage our students in a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning experience where they will learn to think creatively, critically, and systemically, and to enhance the employment opportunities of its graduates in the fast growing environmental and sustainability industries.
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Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
Included as a concentration for Global and International Studies Majors. The Global Sustainability concentration encompasses all aspects of sustainability while primarily focusing on the biological, environmental, and chemical forces of sustainability.
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