The Environmental Science and Sustainability B.S. degree is a multi-disciplinary program that provides scientific knowledge of the natural world, the living organisms that inhabit it, and social sciences at the core of sustainability.
Students learn the scientific principles that underlie environmental issues, the effects of human actions, and the public policies and regulations that influence those actions.
Careers with an Environmental Science and Sustainability Degree
Admission Requirements
This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.
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Tuition & Fees
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141 .
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Environmental Science and Sustainability Courses & Curriculum
The program is unique in its multi-disciplinary approach, drawing major requirements and electives from courses and expertise in 10 departments and programs across the College of Arts & Sciences, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, and the College of Business. Students complete a core curriculum from a range of disciplines to provide a broad foundation in environmental science and sustainability issues and choose major electives from a variety of departments to tailor the program to their interests. Courses examine:
- Biological and ecological systems
- Global warming and effects of climate change
- Land use and water management
- Sustainability from different perspectives, from local issues in Appalachia to problems at the global level
View Courses & Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
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