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Some people want to return to school and pursue a master’s degree not only to get ahead in the workplace, but also to make a difference. Generally, these individuals choose masters degrees in areas like social work, psychology and even nursing in order to care for the well-being of others. Business-minded individuals might look towards master’s degrees in nonprofit administration.
Many students these days earning their masters might even consider making Earth Day every day. The idea for Earth Day dates back to 1962, when Senator Gaylord Nelson thought then-President John F. Kennedy could embark upon a nationwide conservation tour, according to an article Nelson penned for envirolink.com. Earth Day was first celebrated in April 1970.
The concept of sustainability has come a long way since. Students in fact have a choice of many college, university and technical school masters degree programs that can lead to careers in sustainability. With a sustainable MBA, for example, students might focus on “people, profits and planet,” according to a recent San Francisco Gate article. Sustainable MBAs also are becoming more popular among students.
The World Resources Institute and the Aspen Institute regularly evaluate MBA programs centered on sustainability. Their reports assess programs based on attempts to ready business students for social and environmental responsibility. Colleges, universities and technical schools selected as part of the report are leaders in terms of preparing students to meet challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, labor issues and more, according to what World Resources Institute President Jonathan Lash told GreenBiz.com for a 2005 report.
However, pursuing an MBA is not the only way an individual can add an environmentally aware element to their program of study. For example, individuals interested in obtaining a masters degree in architecture may ultimately want to pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Professionals who have experience with LEED-registered projects recognized for strategies aimed at saving energy, making the most of water use, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving indoor air quality and more, can take exams to earn LEED credentials. Employers may look favorably on an architect who is eco-friendly in his or her practices and who incorporates sustainability into their designs.
There are also an array of environmental classes at colleges, universities and technical schools that students might consider as a means of adding another dimension to their existing qualifications. Certificate programs might provide a relatively inexpensive, less time consuming way to bring a resume up to date. In doing so, students might make themselves more competitive in the workplace.
Undergraduate students might also consider degree programs related to environmental studies. A recent report in the Daily Green focused on the 2011 Fiske Guide to Colleges by listing ten of the best colleges for pursuing studies in this area. The institutions mentioned in the report covered the country, including a liberal arts college on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico where research could be conducted and a college in Boulder, Colorado, that is considered a “hot spot for green business and advocacy.” California universities recognized for innovations that include green transportation and alternative energy were also listed among the best for environmental studies.
Many institutions also offer sustainable extracurricular activities. The non-profit Net Impact, for example, focuses on using business as a means of social change. A Net Impact chapter at a Washington, D.C., school was recently recognized for its leaders, members and work, a Corporate Social Responsibility newswire item noted.
Because of their global commitment, online school program students are already making a difference, simply by attending college over the Internet, a very green alternative. Taking even one online course cuts down on fuel and carbon emissions that would be produced by driving to a campus. Add to that the hours spent achieving your distance learning masters degree and you’ve already made a significant contribution!
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