The Sustainability Course Attributes are awarded to courses integrating key sustainability concepts.

Sustainability course attributes are applied to courses that integrate fundamental concepts of sustainability and connect to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Courses from across campus have Sustainability attributes.

What is the  Sustainability (SUST) course attribute?

• • A SUST course must
    • Explore four  UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and/or Sustainability Topic Areas
    • The syllabus must contain a SUST Attribute section that includes the following:
      • Identify four SDGs that are explored in the course content
      • Identify two learning outcomes that integrate SDG content
        • See an example of an SUST Attribute section here
  • The two SDGs addressed in course learning outcomes must be directly connected to a significant course assessment

Why get a course attribute?

• • Help students navigate to courses with sustainability content relevant to their interests;
  • Recruit students to your major;
  • Have your undergraduate-level course be counted towards the Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability;
  • Have your graduate-level course be counted towards the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Sustainability;
  • Have your undergraduate courses eligible for elective status for undergraduate Environmental & Sustainability Studies majors;
  • Help the university become recognized for its depth and breadth of curriculum.

Which courses have attributes?

See courses here.

How can my course get a sustainability attribute?

Applications for SUST attributes are due October 15 (fall) & March 15 (spring)

See an example of a completed and approved application here.

APPLY HERE

For more information or questions about the application contact us at Sustainability Education. 

*Applications must be completed by the faculty member teaching the course.