Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 53.22
Liaison Jay Price
Submission Date March 3, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of Tennessee at Knoxville
AC-3: Undergraduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Jessica GerberDolan
Data Analyst
Facilities Services
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Majors, degrees and certificate programs

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

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
Sustainability Major

A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The Sustainability major and minor engage students in a systems approach to understanding the interconnections between society and the environment. The Sustainability Program provides students with an overview sustainability issues but allows students to focus on areas of interest such as environmental sustainability, sustainable development, or sustainability and policy.

Website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
https://geography.utk.edu/sustainability/

Additional degree programs (optional) 

Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Geology and Environmental Studies Major

None
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The Environmental Studies concentration provides sound scientific, socioeconomic, and philosophical background for understanding the Earth’s environment and prepares the student for careers in science, education, law, business, public policy, and many other fields.

Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4266

Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Environmental and Soil Sciences Major

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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
This program provides three concentrations: Soil Science, Environmental Science, and Conservation Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability. All provide a very strong basis in the natural sciences, as well as applied areas such as ecology, soil sciences, and natural resource policy. Students also build expertise with modern technologies such as geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and computer applications in natural resource management. Graduates are prepared to work in a wide variety of interesting and challenging career paths and to work with a broad variety of other professionals to solve complex problems. Examples of potential careers include soil and environmental specialists and scientists; state and federal regulatory agency work; private consulting in environmental and agricultural areas; and working with non-governmental organizations with interests in agriculture, environment, and natural resources. Students receiving this degree are also very competitive for placement in graduate programs in environmental and agricultural sciences and technology, as well as law school.

Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15242

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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
-Biosystems Engineering Major
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15023
-Forestry Major
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15077
-Geography Major
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15083
-Natural Resource and Environmental Economics Major
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15160
-Plant Sciences Major
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15229

Minors and concentrations

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

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
Sustainability Minor

A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
The sustainability minor engages students in a systems approach to understanding the connections between society, economics, and the environment, providing scientific, socioeconomic, and philosophical background for understanding and mitigating human impact on the natural environment.

Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15217

Additional minors and concentrations (optional) 

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
Environmental Studies Minor

A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
The Environmental Studies Minor in Geology and Environmental Studies requires a sound and broad base in both biological and physical sciences to provide an understanding of how the world works. Courses in agriculture, sociology, philosophy, and economics are required in order to provide an understanding of the importance of human and economic values in making environmental decisions. Thus, a goal of the program is to offer a curriculum that emphasizes the relevance of human economic values and science in making prudent environmental decisions.

Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15069

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
Environmental and Soil Sciences Minor

A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
Many human activities adversely impact soil, water, and environmental quality, and there is a constant need for experts in the technologies required to collect sound information and to provide food, fiber, and shelter in an environmentally-sound manner. Students in this minor program take core courses such as Introduction to Soil Science, Soil and Water Conservation and Soil Nutrient Management and Fertilizers.

Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15067

The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
-Climate Change Minor
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15482
-Environmental Engineering Minor
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15068
-Sociology Minor – Environmental Issues and Globalization
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15200
-Forestry Minor
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15079
-Natural Resource and Environmental Economics Minor
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15228
-Plant Sciences Minor
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15172
-Watershed Minor
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15241
-Wildlife and Fisheries Science Minor
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15225
-Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Forest Resources Management Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15077
-Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Restoration and Conservation Science Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15387
-Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Wildland Recreation Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15078
-Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Urban Forestry Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15243
-Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Environmental Studies Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4266
-Sociology Major, BA – Environmental Issues Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4296
-Environmental and Soil Sciences Major, BS in Environmental and Soil Sciences – Soil Science Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15066
-Environmental and Soil Sciences Major, BS in Environmental and Soil Sciences – Environmental Science Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15064
-Environmental and Soil Sciences Major, BS in Environmental and Soil Sciences – Conservation Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15242
-Geography Major, BA – Climate and Climate Change Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4315
-Geography Major, BA – Landscapes and Environment Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4317
-Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Environmental Studies Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4266
-Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Horticulture Science and Production Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15096
-Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Organic Production Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15229
-Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Sustainable Landscape Design Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15112
-Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Public Horticulture Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15181
-Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Restoration and Conservation Science Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15387
-Sociology Major, BA – Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4327
-Sociology Major, BA – Environmental Issues Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4296
-Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major, BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science – Wildlife Health Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15224
-Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major, BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science – Wildlife and Fisheries Management Concentration
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15223

Optional Fields  

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Sustainability Major 2021
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15452

Major catalog for the year:
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15409

Minor catalog for the year:
https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15410#S

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