Master's Programs in Sustainability

Students with a master's degree in sustainability focus on courses in environmental studies, renewable resources, energy-efficient living, and wildlife and land preservation. Students should apply to programs that are certified by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education ( AASHE). Arizona State University, Harvard University and the University of South Florida all offer AASHE-certified graduate programs that culminate in a master's in sustainability.
  1. Arizona State University

    • Arizona State University, located in Tempe, is the first university to offer a trans-disciplinary master's in sustainability. This program emphasizes economic, social and environmental considerations in sustainability, and students work hands-on with local environmental leaders and situations to develop an in-depth understanding of course material. Established in 2007, this program is a member of the Global Institute of Sustainability.

      Arizona State University
      PO Box 875502
      Tempe, AZ 85287
      480-727-6963
      schoolofsustainability.asu.edu

    Harvard University

    • Harvard University, a private university in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, offers a master's program in sustainability and environmental management. Students study with environmental leaders in the community and surrounding area, and have the opportunity to research international environmental issues through internships and study abroad programs. Students may enroll in a thesis track, which requires nine courses and a thesis for a total of 40 credits, or a capstone track, which requires 11 courses and a capstone course, for a total of 48 credits.

      Harvard University
      188 Longwood Avenue
      Boston, MA 02115
      617-432-1443
      extension.harvard.edu/envr/

    University of South Florida

    • The University of South Florida, located in Tampa, offers a master's in global sustainability. This program emphasizes global, cultural and geographic concerns for environmental sustainability, and students also study the role the economy, government and society plays in preserving the environment. Students work hands-on with trained professionals in the community. The program is 33-semester hours, culminating in a master's in global sustainability, and many courses may be taken in-person or online.

      University of South Florida
      4202 E. Fowler Ave.
      Tampa, FL 33620
      813-974-7207
      grad.usf.edu/global.asp

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