Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies online degree
Sustainability studies is quickly becoming one of the most important fields as the global population faces increasingly pressing environmental challenges. As a student in the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies, you study climate, energy, geography, history, sociology, and economics to understand the complex environmental problems of today. You learn modern conservation methods and techniques and adopt a transformative mindset so that you can become an effective agent of change.
This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU Kokomo, IU East, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast. This allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.
When you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Identify fundamental environmental, social, and economic concepts associated with sustainability.
- Synthesize historical and contemporary and scientific and ethical arguments to develop a systems approach to sustainable practices.
- Use skills of persuasion, audience analysis, and aesthetic expression to advance rhetoric and argument, media communications, public relations, and political/community organizing related to sustainability.
- Apply quantitative and qualitative tools and metrics to design innovative sustainable practices and assess their impact.
- Demonstrate professional skills of leadership and collaboration through experiential learning (civic engagement, service learning, research, or internship) in order to apply sustainable solutions in real-life settings.
Degree Requirements
The online Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies requires you to complete 120 credit hours. To find out what the next four years might look like for this degree, fill out your information and follow the prompted steps to arrive at a sample degree map.
These credit hours Introduction to Sustainability (3 credit hours)
- Scientific Foundations of Sustainability (3 credit hours)
- Sustainability Science (6 credit hours)
- Social and Behavioral Foundations of Sustainability (6 credit hours)
- Sustainability in the Arts and Humanities (3 credit hours)
- Methods and Techniques for Sustainability (6 credit hours)
- Written Communication (3 credit hours)
- Business and Economics of Sustainability (3 credit hours)
- Sustainability Capstone (3 credit hours)
- Sustainability Electives (6 credit hours)
Careers
Your IU Online Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies prepares you for such careers as:
- Sustainability policy consultant
- Environmental advocate
- Environmental engineer
- Natural sciences manager
- Environmental specialist
- Sustainability program coordinator
- Energy manager
- Ecotourism guide
- Energy auditor
Student services
IU Online provides quick and easy access to tools, tips, and IU resources to help you succeed, including:
- Admissions: Personalized application support for the program that is right for you
- Onboarding: An interactive orientation to online learning and all things IU
- Student financial services: Tailored resources for financial aid and money management
- Success coaching: One-on-one support to reach your academic and personal goals
- Math and writing support: Direct access to IU-trained math mentors and writing consultants
- Career services: Interactive tools and coaching to accelerate your career
- Libraries and research: Online access to IU library resources and research librarians
- Technology: A full suite of software, collaboration tools, cloud storage, and training
- 24/7 Contact Center: Real-time chat, email, and phone support direct from IU
Admissions Requirements
Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus will be admitted directly into the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies major. Contact the Office of Admissions for requirements specific to your campus.
If you are ready to get started on your online Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies, don’t wait! You can apply to the program today, and take the next step to earning your degree.
If you have further questions about what this program might entail, or want more detail about becoming an online student, learn more about the online Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies from IU Online.