Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sustainability

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

(Starting Fall 2008)

The B.A. program introduces students to the concept of sustainability in the context of real-world problems, exploring the interaction of environmental, economic, and social systems. The B.A. in Sustainability (vs. the B.S.) is best suited to students inclined towards social sciences, humanities, planning, and related fields.

Learning Outcomes

B.A. students will gain a general understanding of sustainability issues. They will be adaptable, capable of both communicating and learning across a number of disciplines, and have a strong orientation towards problem solving and quantitative methods. In addition to the common learning outcomes (cross-link), B.A. students will be able to:

• Understand the concepts and methods of environmental economics, sociology, anthropology, environmental politics, ethics, design, and human geography relevant to the sustainability of environmental resources and social institutions.
• Apply these concepts and methods to developing sustainable institutions for water, land, air, and urban management at the local to global level.
• Evaluate the sustainability of environmental institutions, legal frameworks, property rights, and culture.

Careers

Graduates will be able to move on to a graduate-degree program or gain employment in areas such as:

• Local, State, and Federal Government
• Industry
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Utilities
• Regulatory Agencies

To explore career options in sustainability, visit the Careers section.