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Start Date
Medium of studying
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Environmental Sciences | Sustainability
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Sustainability Solutions MSUS program at ASU equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and address sustainability challenges. It combines foundational knowledge with practical experience, culminating in a capstone project where students develop and implement a sustainability solution. Graduates are prepared for careers in sustainability-related fields, with 94% employed or in further education and 86% employed in sustainability-related roles.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Objective: To equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and address sustainability challenges in various organizations and communities.
- Focus: Applying sustainability principles and approaches in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Approach: Combines foundational knowledge in sustainability frameworks with practical experience tackling real-world challenges.
- Unique Feature: Capstone experience where students partner with organizations to develop and implement a practical sustainability solution.
Outline:
- Total Credits: 30
- Core Courses (6 credits):
- SOS 508 Pathways to Sustainability (3) or
- SOS 510 Perspectives on Sustainability (3)
- SOS 509 Leading Sustainability Transitions or
- SOS 511 Advanced Sustainability Problem Solving (3)
- Other Requirements (15 credits):
- SOS 582 Project Management for Sustainability (3)
- Competency mastery courses (6)
- Methods courses (6)
- Focus Area Electives (6 credits): Chosen with advisor approval
- Culminating Experience (3 credits):
- Faculty: Expertise in various sustainability topics.
- Unique approach: Emphasis on applied learning and collaboration with stakeholders.
Careers:
- Career paths: Chief sustainability officer, environmental specialist, industrial ecologist, sustainability analyst, consultant, and specialist.
- Skills developed: Problem-solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, future planning, and strategic action.
- Outcomes: 94% of graduates employed or in further education, with 86% employed in sustainability-related fields.
Other:
- STEM-OPT extension eligibility for international students.
- Global experience opportunities encouraged.
Overall:
The MSUS program at ASU provides students with a comprehensive and practical education in sustainability, preparing them to make a positive impact on the world.
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