Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 37.70
Liaison Karen Marin-Hines
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2018
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STARS v2.1

Texas Tech University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Lisa Simmons
Section Coordinator
Planning & Administration
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Majors and Degree Programs

Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students (I.e. an interdisciplinary academic program that concentrates on sustainability as an integrated concept)?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
Natural Resources Management

A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The Department of Natural Resources Management is primarily concerned with the application of basic ecological principles to the management and use of natural resources. The curriculum for natural resources management prepares students for graduate school. The range management and wildlife biology tracks meet the Civil Service or certification requirements for positions as range conservationists or wildlife biologists for agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management.

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Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Wind Energy

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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The Bachelor of Science in Wind Energy prepares students for a career in all segments of the industry by offering courses on multiple aspects of the industry, from education on the characteristics of wind to instruction on project development and management. The versatile multidisciplinary nature of the degree plan makes Texas Tech's wind energy program unique.

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Minors, Concentrations and Certificates

Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Undergraduate Certificate in Wind Energy

A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
The Undergraduate Certificate in Wind Energy is designed to give students a background in this growing field so that they can become valuable members of an important growing community dedicated to building a cleaner future.

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Additional Minors, Concentrations and Certificates (optional) 

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Wind Energy Minor

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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The Wind Energy minor is designed to give students a background in the wind industry so that they can become valuable members of an important growing community dedicated to building a sustainable future.

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