Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sustainability

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The B.S. program introduces students to the concept of sustainability in the context of real-world problems, exploring the interaction of environmental, economic, and social systems. Students can pursue the following tracks within the B.S. in Sustainability:

• Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology
• The Economics of Sustainability
• Sustainable Ecosystems

Learning Outcomes

B.S. 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, B.S. students will be able to:

• Understand the concepts and methods of environmental economics, ecology, environmental biology, hydrology, environmental chemistry, engineering, earth-systems management, and other disciplines relevant to the sustainable use of environmental resources
• Apply these concepts and methods to developing sustainable strategies for water, land, air, and urban management at the local to global level.
• Evaluate the sustainability of technology, the built environment, and their environmental regulations and policy.

Curriculum

For information about coursework required to earn a B.S. in Sustainability, visit the Curriculum section.

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.