Critical Review of a Sustainability Principles Course at a Chilean Public University

Sustainability is a fundamental pillar in 21st-century higher education, and its integration into academic programs remains a key challenge for universities. This paper critically analyzes the curriculum of a Sustainability Principles Course at a public Chilean university. It argues that addressing sustainability through standalone mandatory courses taught by specialists does not effectively transfer knowledge to professional practice, as it fails to encourage its active application across different curricular spaces. Conversely, an integrative approach proves to be more effective in embedding sustainability into higher education, thereby fostering transformational changes in professional training and the application of sustainable principles in the workplace. The study concludes with recommendations for integrating sustainability into curricula.