majors
Green majors blossom across nation
Being green is becoming cooler as academic institutions see an increasing number of students majoring in the fields of environment and sustainability. According to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), more than 100 majors, minors and certificates were created at a variety of universities nationwide over the past year.
A major transformation during tough economy
Students across the nation are seeking to major in fields that traditionally lead to secure employment, resulting in a drop in enrollment in the humanities and other liberal arts fields, The New York Times reported. At Washington University, students are embracing these majors, and the University is taking steps to ensure that they are marketable.
The future of education: Interdisciplinary studies
In recent years, the world has become interconnected. This has broad implications and effects across many fields, including such areas as energy, science and medicine—and, most pertinently, education. In the past, majors and areas of study were fairly clearly defined.
Popular majors changing in tougher times
The recent upheaval in the economic, political and environmental situations has led to changes in the academic and career choices of Washington University students.
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