| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.28 |
| Liaison | Stephen Ellis |
| Submission Date | Nov. 25, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Boston University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Dennis
Carlberg Associate Vice President for Sustainability BU Sustainability |
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes
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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (1st program):
M.A. in Energy and Environmental Analysis
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (1st program):
The Center for Energy & Environmental Studies sponsors an MA degree in Energy & Environmental Analysis. Students and their advisors in the center work together in planning an individualized program of study. The program's core requirements include courses in quantitative methods, in physical or ecological environmental principles, in energy, society and the environment, as well as in environmental policy analysis. A concentration area and four courses making up the concentration are chosen with the consent of an adviser. One of these courses can be an environmental internship in an appropriate public, private, or nonprofit organization.
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The website URL for the graduate degree program (1st program) :
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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
M.A. in International Relations and Environmental Policy
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The International Relations & Environmental Policy (IREP) joint degree program offers students a dynamic opportunity to explore the intersection of international affairs and environmental issues through combined study in international relations and environmental science. Students divide their coursework between the Department of International Relations and the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies (CEES).
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The website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
M.A. in Global Development Economics
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The Global Development Economics (GDE) program is designed for those seeking rigorous training in economics supplemented by training in the related disciplines of politics, international relations, public health, and environmental issues. The GDE provides an intensive three-semester program combining a strong foundation in economics with development policy training. In addition to the economics core, the GDE includes a set of economics elective courses which focus on various aspects of development issues and the global economy.Candidates for the GDE also join students from the GDP program in taking courses in Governance and Political Economy, Environment and Development, International Public Health, and a capstone seminar.
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The website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program(s):
M.A. in Geography
http://www.bu.edu/earth/education/graduate/degree-programs/ma/
PhD in Geography
http://www.bu.edu/earth/education/graduate/degree-programs/doctor-of-philosophy/
M.A. in Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS
http://www.bu.edu/cees/graduate/degree-programs/rsgis/
M.A. in Global Development Policy
http://www.bu.edu/ir/graduate/programs/global_development/
PhD in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution
http://www.bu.edu/biology/graduate/programs/ecology/
PhD in Environmental Health
http://www.bu.edu/sph/academics/degrees-and-programs/doctor-of-philosophy-phd/doctor-of-philosophy-in-environmental-health/
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Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Yes
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The name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
Certificate in Applied Sustainability
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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Sustainability is a unique interdisciplinary look at what it takes to make urban and economic development compatible with the natural environment. Taught by Metropolitan College faculty from the departments of Applied Social Sciences, Administrative Sciences, and Computer Science, coursework guides students through the foundations of ecology; current theories of sustainability; methods for optimizing energy and land use; building management techniques; the politics, law, and economics of the global green movement; and the relationship between IT and the consumption of resources.
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The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
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The name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Certificate in Energy and Sustainability
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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Leveraging exciting research and industry projects at BU, the Energy and Sustainability certificate program is designed to develop graduate-level expertise in a variety of areas: solar energy, sustainable power systems, green manufacturing and more.
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The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
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The name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
Concentration in Environmental Health
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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
Available when studying towards an Master in Public Health, the Environmental Health concentration equips students with knowledge and skills to work on these public health challenges. The program provides a foundation in environmental health science with an emphasis on public health practice, and faculty bring the real world into the classroom at every opportunity. Multiple classes offer the opportunity for field projects and engagement with communities or policy makers. Students can enhance their learning and gain additional experience by participating in departmental research.
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The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
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The name and website URLs of all other graduate-level, sustainability-focused minors, concentrations and certificates:
Thermofluid Sciences, Energy and Sustainability Graduate Research Focus
http://www.bu.edu/me/research/research-areas/thermofluid-sciences-energy-and-sustainability-new/
Materials for Energy and Environment Graduate Research Focus
http://www.bu.edu/mse/research/energy/
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