Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sustainability
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sustainability
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.
Students can pursue the following tracks within the B.A. in
Sustainability:
- Society and Sustainability
- Policy and Governance
in Sustainable Systems
- International Development and Sustainability
- Sustainable
Urban Dynamics
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, 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.
Curriculum
For information about coursework required to earn a B.A. 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.
