| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 66.39 |
| Liaison | Michelle Patterson |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Washington University in St. Louis
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Cassandra
Hage Sustainability Manager Office of Sustainability |
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Majors, degrees and certificate programs
Yes
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
Environmental Analysis Major
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The major in Environmental Analysis is a 49-credit, flexible program of study that focuses on developing critical skills and competencies on interdisciplinary environmental work. The major is ideal for students seeking an interdisciplinary major focused on the environment and sustainability to stand alone, or to complement a primary major in the natural or social sciences or humanities.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
Additional degree programs (optional)
Environmental Engineering
None
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The Department of Energy, Environment and Chemical Engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science at WUSTL was the first of its kind in the country when it was created in 2006. The department brings together faculty involved in interdisciplinary environment engineering science and chemical engineering to focus on contributing to solutions for the energy and environmental challenges around the world. It continues to build upon cooperation among many different facets of the university to bring a truly interdisciplinary approach to advancing basic science. With integrated and multidisciplinary programs of scientific education as well as a tradition of lifelong learning, the department plays an integral role in WUSTL’s initiatives to address global challenges.
The BS in Environmental Engineering degree program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in environmental engineering fundamentals. The program has been designed with the goal of receiving accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The program benefits from the relatively unique context of a department that integrates environmental engineering and chemical engineering. The major also requires an Environmental Humanities and Social Science courses and an Engineering Ethnics and Sustainability Course that are sustainability focused.
The BS in Environmental Engineering degree program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in environmental engineering fundamentals. The program has been designed with the goal of receiving accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The program benefits from the relatively unique context of a department that integrates environmental engineering and chemical engineering. The major also requires an Environmental Humanities and Social Science courses and an Engineering Ethnics and Sustainability Course that are sustainability focused.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Environmental Biology/Environmental Earth Science/Environmental Policy
None
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Majors relating to Environmental Studies each have a different disciplinary focus, but also expose students to interdisciplinary problem-solving in environmental studies, taking advantage of faculty expertise in anthropology, biology, economics, earth and planetary sciences, political science, and engineering. In addition to these three majors, Anthropology majors can choose a track within the major focused on global health and the environment. Undergraduates can cap off their environmental studies with the many research opportunities that are both on and off campus.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
None
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
Major in Environmental Biology: https://biology.wustl.edu/major-requirements-related-programs#anchor-group-11732
Major in Environmental Earth Sciences: https://eps.wustl.edu/majors-minors#anchor-group-11499
Major in Environmental Policy: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/politicalscience/#environmental-policy
Major in Global Health & Environment: https://anthropology.wustl.edu/global-health-and-environment-track-requirements
Major in International & Area Studies - Development: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/internationalandareastudies/developmentstudies/
Major in International & Area Studies - Global Cultural Studies: https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/globalstudies/globalculturalstudies/
Major in International & Area Studies - International Affairs https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/globalstudies/internationalaffairs/
Major in Urban Studies https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/urbanstudies/
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture offers a more intensive study of architecture during your senior year. You'll take an upper-level design studios focused on advanced building design, along with structures courses, architectural history/theory courses that emphasize urban design issues, and technology courses in environmental systems or landscape architecture.
The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture is a more flexible course of study that allows you to take additional architecture design studios or pursue courses in other areas of interest across the University. https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/node/4125
Major in Chemical Engineering https://eece.wustl.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/BS-in-Chemical-Engineering.html
Major in Environmental Earth Sciences: https://eps.wustl.edu/majors-minors#anchor-group-11499
Major in Environmental Policy: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/politicalscience/#environmental-policy
Major in Global Health & Environment: https://anthropology.wustl.edu/global-health-and-environment-track-requirements
Major in International & Area Studies - Development: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/internationalandareastudies/developmentstudies/
Major in International & Area Studies - Global Cultural Studies: https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/globalstudies/globalculturalstudies/
Major in International & Area Studies - International Affairs https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/globalstudies/internationalaffairs/
Major in Urban Studies https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/urbanstudies/
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture offers a more intensive study of architecture during your senior year. You'll take an upper-level design studios focused on advanced building design, along with structures courses, architectural history/theory courses that emphasize urban design issues, and technology courses in environmental systems or landscape architecture.
The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture is a more flexible course of study that allows you to take additional architecture design studios or pursue courses in other areas of interest across the University. https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/node/4125
Major in Chemical Engineering https://eece.wustl.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/BS-in-Chemical-Engineering.html
Minors and concentrations
Yes
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
Interdisciplinary Environmental Analysis Minor
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
This minor was developed to prepare students to tackle real-world environmental challenges by providing more robust opportunities for interdisciplinary knowledge and skill development. The minor is structured to provide students with opportunities to strengthen their critical analysis and problem-solving skills through participation in team-based, experiential, often community-engaged learning around “wicked” real-world problems. Most courses do not have pre-requisites*
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Additional minors and concentrations (optional)
Environmental Earth Sciences Minor
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
The minor in environmental Earth sciences (EES) is an attractive option for students majoring in a variety of other fields. The growing national concern for the natural environment and natural resources means that an EES minor is also valuable professionally to students who intend to pursue these and other fields, including law and architecture. Following the philosophy of the EES major, the minor combines interdisciplinarity with a solid grounding in Earth science.
A minor in environmental Earth sciences consists of three core courses, EPSc 201 Earth and the Environment, Biol 2950 Introduction to Environmental Biology, and Pol Sci 2010 Introduction to Environmental Policy or Phil 235F Environmental Ethics.
A minor in environmental Earth sciences consists of three core courses, EPSc 201 Earth and the Environment, Biol 2950 Introduction to Environmental Biology, and Pol Sci 2010 Introduction to Environmental Policy or Phil 235F Environmental Ethics.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
Environmental Studies Minor
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The Environmental Studies minor includes courses in anthropology, biology, ethics, Earth and planetary sciences, and political science.
Exposure: Includes introductory-level courses
Accessible: because it includes introductory courses
Flexible: Wide degree of choice in elective categories
Pairs easily with many majors to provide interdisciplinary exposure
Exposure: Includes introductory-level courses
Accessible: because it includes introductory courses
Flexible: Wide degree of choice in elective categories
Pairs easily with many majors to provide interdisciplinary exposure
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
http://eece.wustl.edu/Research/Pages/EnvEngSci.aspx
MINOR IN ENERGY ENGINEERING
http://bulletin.wustl.edu/engineering/energy-environmental-chemical/
MINOR IN BUSINESS OF SOCIAL IMPACT
https://olin.wustl.edu/docs/BSBA/BSBA-Minor-Business-Social-Impact.pdf
Anthropology: Global Health and Environment: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/anthropology/#minors
Earth and Planetary Sciences: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/earthplanetarysciences/#minors
Minor in Landscape Architecture: https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/academics/college-of-architecture/minors/landscape-architecture
Minor in Urban Studies:
https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/urbanstudies/#majors
http://eece.wustl.edu/Research/Pages/EnvEngSci.aspx
MINOR IN ENERGY ENGINEERING
http://bulletin.wustl.edu/engineering/energy-environmental-chemical/
MINOR IN BUSINESS OF SOCIAL IMPACT
https://olin.wustl.edu/docs/BSBA/BSBA-Minor-Business-Social-Impact.pdf
Anthropology: Global Health and Environment: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/anthropology/#minors
Earth and Planetary Sciences: http://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/earthplanetarysciences/#minors
Minor in Landscape Architecture: https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/academics/college-of-architecture/minors/landscape-architecture
Minor in Urban Studies:
https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/artsci/urbanstudies/#majors
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