Institution Profile: Spelman College

Atlanta, GA
Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
Enrollment: Approx. 2,100

 

 

INSTITUTION PROFILE

Academic Programs and Courses

The institution offers an undergraduate liberal arts education with Bachelors of Science and Arts. A Dual Degree Engineering Program provides the opportunity to obtain both a liberal arts education and a professional engineering education in collaboration with a participating engineering school. The academic program also includes a degree in Environmental Science and Studies that aims to, among other things, help students recognize major concepts in environmental sciences and demonstrate in-depth understanding of the environment. The program recognizes that global changes and responses for attaining a more sustainable environment are implemented using multiple disciplines. The program includes courses in Environmental Policy and Politics as well as natural sciences and Soil and Atmospheric Science. Spelman College also offers a Continuing Education program that includes summer conferences, training and other opportunities.1 Spelman College has yet to integrate sustainability throughout the curriculum but offers specialized courses for major. Also, for more information on the institution, visit http://www.spelman.edu/academics/programs/.

 


1 Spelman College. "Academic Programs." Retrieved June 9, 2009.