Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 47.40
Liaison Morgan Hartman
Submission Date Feb. 26, 2016
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Whitney Drahota
Sustainability Intern
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes

The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (1st program):
Natural Resources

A brief description of the graduate degree program (1st program):

The School of Natural Resources offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resource Sciences. The broad diversity of climate, habitat, hydrology, soils, and near-surface and subsurface geology across Nebraska provides a multitude of opportunities for field study in each of these areas. Our excellent faculty conduct research throughout Nebraska, across the United States, and around the world.


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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program(s):
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Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Yes

The name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
M.S. in Architecture, Sustainability Area of Study

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):

The MS in Architecture has curriculum that is developed on an individual basis between the student and faculty. General information about the MS program can be found here: http://architecture.unl.edu/degree-programs/architecture/masters-science-architecture

Another program in the College of Architecture that deals with sustainability is the Master of Community and Regional Planning. The MCRP works to develop solutions through strategic planning and sustainability principles in order to enhance livability, guide development and preserve environmental areas for a resilient future. More information on the MCRP program page can be found here: http://architecture.unl.edu/degree-programs/community-and-regional-planning


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