Bachelor of Science in Sustainability

Oregon State University - INTO USA

This program is available at the following locations: Confronting global crises like climate change will require a new generation of leaders. Students trained in sustainability learn to think across disciplines, handle complexity, and cooperate effectively. They can envision solutions that support the health of both ecosystems and human communities. This skillset can be applied to work in any profession and will be increasingly sought after by employers in every sector. Students who graduate with the Sustainability double degree will be able to integrate knowledge from their major with concepts and practices of sustainability. They will communicate effectively with multiple audiences, work collaboratively with multiple and conflicting interests, and apply content-level knowledge of economic, business, scientific, and sociological principles of sustainability to an ongoing practice of sustainable thinking and action. Sustainability double degree students complete seven core courses, several electives, and a minimum of 3 credits of experiential learning. Experiential learning opportunities include internships, research, study abroad, service learning, and work towards earning a sustainability credential from a professional organization. When paired with a primary major, a B.S. degree in Sustainability provides foundational training for a variety of careers, including those in consulting, energy analysis and management, land use planning, waste management, and supply chain. Sustainability graduates go on to improve the environmental and social outcomes of work performed by federal, state, and local agencies, non-profits, and businesses. The Sustainability undergraduate major is a concurrent degree subject to Academic Regulation 26. This interdisciplinary double degree pairs well with all undergraduate majors. Corvallis and Ecampus Erica Elliott Agricultural and Life Sciences Building (ALS) Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: 541-737-5687 Email: sus.advising@oregonstate.edu OSU-Cascades Campus Matt Shinderman Forest Ecosystems and Society Oregon State University Cascades Phone: 541-322-3159 Email: matt.shinderman@osucascades.edu Major Code: 870

College of Agricultural Sciences