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Masters of Science in Regenerative Earth Management (Online)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Regenerative Earth Management program aims to foster sustainable solutions and regenerative practices that restore health and balance to individuals, communities, businesses, and organizations. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students gain knowledge, hands-on experience, and training in sustainability practices, policy and strategy development, leadership, global collaboration, business administration, governance, and community building. Graduates of this program emerge as leaders capable of driving transformative changes in businesses, communities, and governmental sectors.
This degree is offered through online except Summer intensive courses. Taking an online course allows you to take classes with a flexible schedule and a great option for full time career students.
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Students of MS in Regenerative Earth Management will be able to:
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Integrate Global Citizenship Values
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Conduct Interdisciplinary Analysis and Impact Evaluation
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Create and Apply Comprehensive Solutions with Brain Education Integration
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Evaluate Sustainability Practices and Policies
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Demonstrate Leadership in Transformative Change
CORE COURSES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program is 30 semester credit hours and includes the courses as listed below.
COMMON CORE COURSES
GBE 600
Principles of Brain Education
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development.
GEM 600
Principles of Earth Management
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course explores the fundamental principles of Earth Management, providing students with a deep understanding of humanity's current challenges and opportunities. Students will examine the origins and historical evolution of Earth Citizen consciousness, gaining profound insights into holistic solutions for sustainable economic development, the creation of compassionate communities, global collaboration on climate challenges, and ethical leadership for positive change. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a comprehensive framework for Earth Management and its transformative potential in building a sustainable and interconnected world.
GEM 610
Leadership for Global Changes
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Leadership for Global Changes. Students will learn the principles and theories of leadership and applications in the areas of leadership theory, change theory, equity considerations and neuroleadership.
ELECTIVE COURSES
GEM 621
Environmental Challenges and Sustainability Solutions
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course will provide a basic understanding of the current environmental challenges, their impacts and future risks. The course will explore a wide scope of sustainability solutions on different levels, from personal to global. Students will be encouraged to adopt and engage in collective initiatives for greater impact.
GEM 622
Public Health Risks and Approaches
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course will provide a basic understanding about the current Public Health risks locally and globally, and explore approaches taken by different countries and communities to alleviate the risks to develop a broader perspective to understand and deal with the challenges. It aims to offer key concepts, principles and skills of Public Health for the non-health care professional. Students will learn of the goals and challenges of modern Public Health and their potential roles in improving global human health through their actions.
GEM 623
Organizational Change for Sustainability
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course provides theoretical frameworks, practices, and experiential exercises for understanding organizational change and creating sustainability for business, society, and the planet. Through learning methodologies, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead transformative changes for long-term sustainability.
GEM 689
Applications of Earth Management
3 Credits
Prerequisites: GEM 600, GBE 600 or GEM 610, two courses among GEM 621, GEM 622, and GEM 623
In this preparatory capstone course, students are guided to tackle the challenge of translating visionary ideas into actionable projects that leave a lasting impact. Through guidance, students learn to harness their expertise collaboratively, implementing global citizenship, sustainability, leadership skills that they learned throughout the Regenerative Earth Management program to a specific target audience. This course will provide a solid foundation for their final capstone project.
This course structure provides a comprehensive framework to prepare students for their capstone projects in Earth Management, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
GEM 693
Capstone Project
3 Credits
Prerequisites: GEM 600, GBE 600, GEM 610. GEM 689
The Regenerative Earth Management capstone project marks the pinnacle of a student's academic journey, demonstrating their comprehensive understanding of sustainable practices and principles. Ultimately, the capstone project stands as a testament to their dedication to shaping a more sustainable future and contributing invaluable insights to the field of Earth Management.
For the REM Capstone Project, students design an independent project implementing their leadership for global citizenship in the community related to interconnectedness, cultural diversity, social and environmental responsibility, global collaboration, sustainability, and conflict resolution. As part of course GEM689, students will develop a project plan and obtain faculty approval to implement Brain Education in the community. In course GEM693, students will implement the project according to the approved plan and write a detailed assessment (approximately 20-25 pages) of the project implementation and student reflection.
GEM 631
Evolution of Global Economy
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course provides an overview of the global economy, examining key economic theories, policies, and practices shaping international trade, finance, and development. Emphasizing global citizenship, students will explore solutions to global challenges, focusing on the Global South, economic well-being, sustainability, and socio-economic inequities, while understanding their role in promoting a more just and equitable world.
GEM 632
Carbon Footprint of Human Civilization
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course provides an overview of the historic and current carbon footprint of human activities, its impact on climate and environment and required changes to avoid catastrophic results. Students will be guided to explore new technologies and lifestyle changes.
GEM 634
Equity and Inclusion
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This Hybrid-Intensive course teaches several key concepts from a modern and historical context, principles, practices and the opportunity to expand and integrate the content into everyone’s personal and professional context. The Hybrid-Intensive course is conducted over a 6-week period. Students will be asked to fully participate during the in-person portion of this course through cooperative activities, sharing personal experiences, contributing to generative discussions and reflecting personally and with a learning partner.
Students will engage in learning experiences in the areas of Race, Class, Gender, LGBTQAI and the application to earth management.
GEM 635
Principles and Practices of Conflict Resolution
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course explores the theory and practice of conflict resolution in various settings, including personal, professional, and communal. Students will learn about the dynamics of conflict, including the causes and effects, escalation, and de-escalation. They will also explore a variety of conflict resolution techniques such as negotiation, mediation, and facilitation. The course will include practical simulations, role-playing activities, and case studies to equip students with the skills to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.
GEM 637
Grant and Report Writing
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
The overall goal is to produce conscious graduates who are not just capable of writing grants but are strategic wholistic thinkers who can effectively navigate the funding world and secure resources that support relevant research, programmatic, and policy development type work. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum where students acquire expertise, hands-on experience, and training in various aspects, including mastery of the grant writing process, effective proposal development, project design, budget development, evaluation, research and data gathering, communication and persuasion, and ethical considerations. Graduates from this program emerge as capable leaders ready to generate transformative changes in businesses, communities, nonprofits, and governmental sectors through Grant Writing.
GBE 632
Teaching Methods of Brain Education
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will engage in theoretical learning, practical exercises, and teaching demonstrations to develop a comprehensive understanding of various Brain Education practice. Students will gain the skills necessary to effectively teach Brain Education and apply its principles to various health and wellness context.
TEXTBOOKS OR LEARNING MATERIALS
Textbooks and learning materials can be found in the course syllabus. The estimated cost for textbooks is $600.