UC Davis Courses Related to Sustainability
UC Davis is committed to fostering a broad understanding of sustainability knowledge and numerous academic departments offer courses related to sustainability.
UC Davis Sustainability-Related Curricular Offerings
As of July 2026
| % of Academic Departments Offering Sustainability Related Courses | |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 89% |
| 2023 | 77% |
| 2020 | 64% |
| 2013 | 44% |
Source: UC Davis Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) Reports
Sustainability Curriculum Inventory
updated July 2026
Sustainability Across the UC Davis Curriculum: Representative Course Offerings by Academic Unit.pdf
- The inventory includes a listing of all departments that offer sustainability focused or inclusive courses to the UC Davis student community. The examples of sustainability related courses were identified using a keyword search for terms associated with each of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and further refined by identifying at least one sustainability focused or inclusive course. It was created in July 2026 and included with the 2026 UC Davis STARS submission. Classes listed in this inventory may not be offered every year and some courses have prerequisites or restricted enrollment. Please check the course catalog for class schedules and offerings. For questions, additions, or inquiries related to the methodology used to create this inventory, please contact [email protected].
UC Davis Professional and Continuing Education Courses Related to Sustainability
UC Davis offers educational opportunities for professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of sustainability issues.
- This list was originally created in June 2023 and published in the 2023 UC Davis STARS submission. Classes included in the inventory may not be offered every year. Please check the UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education website for class schedules and offerings.
All UC Davis Professional and Continuing Education sustainability-related courses