| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.55 |
| Liaison | Melissa Cadwell |
| Submission Date | Jan. 7, 2022 |
Syracuse University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Melissa
Cadwell Sustainability Coordinator Energy Systems & Sustainability Management |
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:
Many of the issues facing humanity today center on energy: its supply, its use, and the impact that our energy use technologies have on our environment. The Integrated Learning Major on Energy and its Impacts gives students the interdisciplinary background required to understand the origin of our current problems and the ability to seek solutions to them. Students from a broad range of primary majors (in the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, or Management) will come together to confront some of the most important challenges that confront the world. A team-based capstone project will enhance interdisciplinary learning while building problem-solving skills.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Environment, Sustainability, and Policy Major is designed to introduce students to and ground them in the interdisciplinary study of environmental science, sustainability, and policy. These complex issues are shaped by both human and natural factors and interconnected with everything from the global economy to local cultural practices.
This major’s integration across traditionally isolated lenses of natural and human sciences provides a unique perspective toward understanding, examining, and addressing the environment and sustainability.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Our environmental and interior design (EDI) program was ranked among the “Most Admired Interior Design Schools” by leaders and hiring managers in Design Intelligence. The program develops curious and critical thinkers who pursue diverse career paths.
Through the exploration of the art and architecture of environmental design, students solve problems in a broad range of built environments. Students work closely with faculty in a studio environment similar to the professional design office experience. The curriculum and projects support the professional, multidisciplinary philosophy and foster the creation of humane, sustainable environments for people. Visualization and communications skills, as well as a strong technical component, provide a basis for the education of designers who will become creative problem solvers and leaders in various fields of interior design.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
College of Arts and Sciences
Biology
https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/biology/
Earth Sciences
https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/earth-sciences/
Geography
-Environment and Society
-Globalization, Development, and Citizenship
-Urban Space, Justice, and Culture
-Geographic Information Sciences and Geospatial Technology
https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/geography/
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Environmental Engineering
https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/environmental-engineering/
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Food Studies
https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/food-studies/
Maxwell
Environment, Sustainability, and Policy
https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/environment-sustainability-policy/
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 minor in Environment and Society requires the completion of 18 credits. Students must take an introduction to environmental studies and an introduction to physical geography. The remaining courses must be selected from a list of primarily upper-division environmentally oriented courses identified by the E&S Director and Steering Committee. At least two elective courses completed for this minor must come from departments other than Geography.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
The Food Studies minor is an interdisciplinary approach to examine the U.S. and global food systems from production through consumption using a multi-level and holistic approach. Students take courses covering production, consumption and policy aspects of food as well as food security. The Food Studies minor is a valuable complement to a variety of majors because of the growing interest in food systems in academia and in the general public. Issues around organic production, the local food movement, genetic modification of food and nanotechnology, and food access in the U.S. and elsewhere are all covered in the minor and have potential applications in the natural sciences, business, public policy, communications and media, and the social sciences.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
This minor option will provide students enrolled within the College of Engineering and Computer Science with a grouping of courses/electives that will provide academic depth in the field of energy related systems.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
Social Justice Minor
https://falk.syr.edu/social-work/academic-programs/#s:social-justice-minor
geography minor Environment and Society Minor
https://courses.syracuse.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=30&poid=15300&returnto=3865&redirect
SUNY ESF
Sustainable Construction Management – Minor
https://www.esf.edu/academics/minors.htm
Bioprocess Science - Minor
https://www.esf.edu/academics/minors.htm#bs
Renewable Energy - minor
https://www.esf.edu/academics/minors.htm#re
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