| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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| Overall Score | 38.33 |
| Liaison | Karen Marin-Hines |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2020 |
Texas Tech University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Jessica
Bunyard Analyst BIMAR |
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Majors and degree programs
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Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Professional Science Master's in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The Professional Science Master's degree (PSM) in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management is an interdisciplinary online degree that prepares graduates for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit sectors, and focuses on sustainability science as it applies to natural resources and the environment.
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Additional degree programs (optional)
Master of Science in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The Non-Thesis M.S. in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management is a more in-depth exploration of what science is and how it is used in the natural resources fields. The customized coursework is designed to enhance training and skills for management and career-related jobs. The student's role is to attain a more thorough understanding of how science is used to address natural resource problems.
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Minors, concentrations and certificates
Yes
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
Soil Management Certificate
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Upon successful completion of the online Soil Management Certificate, students will be awarded a Soil Management Certificate from Texas Tech University that enables them to become a certified soil scientist. The coursework, including topics such as soil chemistry, physics and classification, meets the educational requirements of The Natural Resource Conservation Service. This certificate can be pursued independently or concurrently with a master's degree program.
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Additional minors, concentrations and certificate programs (optional)
Horticulture and Landscape Management
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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The online Horticultural Landscape Management Certificate covers topics including arboriculture, nursery management, turfgrass science and landscape architecture. This certificate program addresses a need in the green industry to help professionals update their credentials.
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Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
Wind Energy Certificate
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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
All courses have been developed by expert faculty from the TTU Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE). Each course equals 38 clock hours of instruction and may be completed independently within a four to six week time frame.
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