| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 72.06 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
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Romero Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Majors and degree programs
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Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Master of Science in Natural Resources
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
Through the College of Natural Resources you may earn a Master of Science in Natural Resources with an emphasis from a variety of areas such as forestry, wildlife, fisheries, water resources, environmental education and interpretation, soil science, and waste management. There are various opportunities for advanced study, research, and involvement in natural resource professional activities including the Becoming and Outdoors Woman Program and the Center for Land Use Education.
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Additional degree programs (optional)
Doctor of Education in Educational Sustainability
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The program will prepare graduates to be educators and leaders who hold a passion for transforming systems of teaching and learning. The curriculum is intended to provide students the opportunity to actively engage in coursework, research and professional practice in the field of sustainability. For the purpose of the degree, sustainability is broadly defined using the six core principles. Students can explore sustainability in one or more of these principles to personalize learning in the program.
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Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
Master of Science in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
Knowledge and skills in sustainable food systems and community development are increasingly essential to solving the health and nutrition problems in our populations. Professionals entering this field must be skilled in examining the food system, program planning and evaluation, community development, and leadership, and grant writing.
The Master of Science in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides graduates with expertise in food systems and community nutrition as well as the skills needed to lead positive change in communities and organizations.
The Master of Science in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides graduates with expertise in food systems and community nutrition as well as the skills needed to lead positive change in communities and organizations.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
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Minors, concentrations and certificates
Yes
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
Sustainability & Well-Being
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Society’s health and well-being depends on supportive environments where we live, work, and play. More businesses recognize the need to integrate the principles of sustainability and well-being into their organization to improve economic, health, and social factors. In the Sustainability and Well-being Graduate Certificate, you’ll learn how the principles of sustainability and well-being can advance our workplaces, communities, and beyond, towards a better future.
You’ll explore topics, such as:
Contemporary health and wellness perspectives
Sustainable community design
How the success of an organization and the well-being of the community intersect
Tools to assess organizational behavior
Effective methods for positive change
How to integrate the metrics of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
You’ll explore topics, such as:
Contemporary health and wellness perspectives
Sustainable community design
How the success of an organization and the well-being of the community intersect
Tools to assess organizational behavior
Effective methods for positive change
How to integrate the metrics of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Additional minors, concentrations and certificate programs (optional)
Equity and Inclusion in Education
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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The graduate certificate in Equity and Inclusion in Education consists of 12 credits of coursework as well as a train-the-trainer capstone experience. The course work explores systems, structures, policies, practices, and attitudes to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, culminating with an action-oriented project. This certificate is designed for students in the educational sustainability doctoral program that want a concentration in education for equity and inclusion.
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Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
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