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Green Programs and Careers

green degreesMore colleges are offering degrees with sustainability and renewal able ideas as part of the coursework. It's what college students of today are looking for. According to a USA Today article, over 100 majors, minors, and certification programs have been added in 2009 in the green field of energy and sustainability. Students want to be involved in the green movement, and employers want people that understand sustainability and environmentally business practices. It's a perfect mix. Education is meeting the market need.  Many schools are offering programs specializing in green engineering, renewable energy and even green business.

What exactly is a Green Job?

Since, this field is changing and adding new careers every day, these are just a few of the major categories that fit into the new green career movement. Green architecture and building includes designing buildings that are energy efficient and utilize sustainable resources. Energy auditing requires only a certification. Energy auditors audit buildings and structure to be sure they are energy efficient. Green engineers utilize their knowledge and engineering skills to fix problems in renewable and sustainable ways. They may also work to develop new greener technologies and ways of doing things. Solar energy installers install photovoltaic systems. This means installing solar panels and energy systems.

Accredited Colleges and Universities

Online Schools with Green programs

University of Phoenix
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    B.S. in Business/Sustainable Enterprise Management
    B.S. in Business/Sustainable Enterprise Management
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    B.S. in Environmental Studies
    B.S. in Environmental Studies
Ashford University
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    BA/Environmental Studies
    BA/Environmental Studies
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    BA/Organizational Management - Environmental Science
    BA/Organizational Management - Environmental Science
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    BA/Social Science - Environmental Science
    BA/Social Science - Environmental Science
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    BA/Sustainable Enterprise Management
    BA/Sustainable Enterprise Management
Walden University
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    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Strategies for Sustainability
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Strategies for Sustainability
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    Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Mixed-Model - Local Management Sustainable Communities
    Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Mixed-Model - Local Management Sustainable Communities

Campus-based Schools with Green programs

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