Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.14
Liaison Michael Lizotte
Submission Date April 9, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of North Carolina, Charlotte
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Michael Lizotte
University Sustainability Officer
Facilities Planning
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Majors and degree programs 

Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Master of Urban Design

A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The program is an applied research and design degree that engages the complex issues faced by contemporary towns and cities in America, particularly those being reshaped by shifting demographics, global capital, information technology, and environmental sustainability.

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Additional degree programs (optional) 

Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
Health Psychology, Ph.D.

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A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Health Psychology is dedicated to conducting basic and applied research examining the contribution of biological, psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental factors to health and illness. Health psychologists are concerned with promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness across the lifespan, and improvement of systems that promote and maintain health.

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Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
Infrastructure and Environmental Systems, Ph.D.

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A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
An interdisciplinary program emphasizing: (a) innovations in design, analysis, construction and operation of urban, energy, and environmental infrastructures; (b) scientific analysis of environmental systems and contemporary sustainability issues; and (c) exploration of sustainable and renewable resources. The interplay between the environment and infrastructure is thoroughly studied by students as they confront the challenges facing urbanizing regions.

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Minors, concentrations and certificates 

Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Yes

Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
Nonprofit Management, Graduate Certificate

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Designed to provide graduate education in nonprofit management for those individuals who are currently serving as managers or volunteers in nonprofit organizations, or those who might want to pursue careers in nonprofit management. The certificate is also intended to serve the interests of students currently enrolled in UNC Charlotte graduate programs.

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Additional minors, concentrations and certificate programs (optional) 

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