| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.63 |
| Liaison | Leslie North |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Western Kentucky University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Madeline
Petty Graduate Assistant Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree, or certificate program for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The B.S. in Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies focuses on environment related issues using scientific, technological, and humanistic approaches to understand the interactive nature and interdependence of environmental and human factors. Foundational instruction introduces students to basic principles of environmental science and related subjects, such as sustainability science, environmental planning, pollution control, natural resource management, spatial data analysis, economics, cultural geography, and the general interactions of humans and nature. The program prepares students for thinking critically about the complexities of human-environmental interactions through technical course work encompassing scientific writing, quantitative skills and data analysis, applied field- and lab-based experiences, and effective use of geospatial technologies (e.g., GIS and cartography, GPS, radar, satellite, drone, photogrammetry, environmental quality monitors, and surveying).
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The mission of the Environmental and Occupational Health Science (EHS) Program at Western Kentucky University is to educate students in preparation for an exciting career in the environmental health science. The EHS Program is committed to providing south central Kentucky, the state, and the nation with entry-level environmental professionals. The program is built upon a sound foundation of providing students with a background in assessing environmental resources, including water, air, and land resources, in relation to environmental and human health.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Geological science focuses on global challenges like managing land, water, ocean, space, mineral, and energy resources in a sustainable way. The program takes a holistic approach, as the traditional geology has become increasingly interdisciplinary, including three concentrations; Geology, Environmental Earth Science, and General.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
Science and Mathematics Education Bachelors; https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/education-behavioral-sciences/teacher-education/science-mathematics-education-bs/
Diversity and Community Studies Bachelors; https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/dcs/
Agriculture Bachelors; https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/science-engineering/agriculture/agriculture-bs/#:~:text=The%20major%20in%20agriculture%20(508,turf%20and%20golf%20course%20management.
Biology Bachelors; https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/science-engineering/biology/#:~:text=We%20offer%20four%20options%20for,major%20(reference%20number%205004).
Recreation Administration Bachelors; https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/health-human-services/kinesiology-recreation-sport/recreation-administration-bs/#:~:text=Students%20pursue%20a%20concentration%20in,a%20Bachelor%20of%20Science%20degree.
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors or concentrations for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
This 27 credit hour minor prepares students and assist them to acquire public health protection skills for program design, implementation and the evaluation of policies and practices to assist in preventing or reducing environmental hazards on individuals and communities.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology is widely used in business, industry, government, and education. This certificate is designed for students in a variety of disciplines, including sustainability, that involve the analysis, mapping, display, and interpretation of geospatial data and information.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
Emergency Management Disaster Science Certificate: This program provides students with the knowledge and skills critical for planning and responding to complex emergency management situations. Sustainability is an important concept in an understanding of environmental issues and causes of disaster science.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
Floodplain Management Certificate; https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/science-engineering/engineering-applied-sciences/floodplain_management-certificate/
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information about these programs were talking directly from the WKU undergraduate catalog and program websites.
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