Academics

The Institute for Environmental Stewardship (IES) relaunched in the Spring of 2021 to further promote socially, economically and ethically responsible environmental practices at the University and throughout the region. The Institute is overseen by the College of Arts and Sciences and housed at the Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University. See the University announcement for additional details, and contact IES Director Dr. Clint Springer for more information.

Located within the College of Arts and Sciences, a major or minor in environmental and sustainability studies at Saint Joseph’s University helps students understand how human activities impact the world. To learn more, visit the Environmental Science webpage.

Located within the College of Arts and Sciences, the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor helps students gain an understanding of the biggest issues impacting our environment. Students learn how ecology, economics, society, politics and governmental regulation impacts sustainability efforts and the environment as a whole. To learn more, visit the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor webpage.

Located within the Haub School of Business, SJU's minor in leadership, ethics and organizational sustainability (LEO) encourages undergraduate students to re-examine business practices in light of social, environmental, political and economic shifts. To learn more, visit the LEO webpage.

The Barnes Horticulture Certificate Program is a two-year, non-credit certificate program that takes a comprehensive approach to horticultural science, methods, and design. Students spend one day a week during the 28-week academic year attending courses and receive a certificate in horticulture upon completion of the program. Students and graduates may elect to sit for the Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist exam. Learn more on the Barnes Arboretum webpage.

The Haub School of Business's SDG Dashboard is a collaborative data analytics platform designed to assist higher education institutions in reporting and sharing best practice impacts on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and accelerate the transformation of higher education into a force for good. The SDG Dashboard initiative is sponsored by the Haub School of Business. Explore the SDG Dashboard using this link.