WELCOME TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES PROGRAM! Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ENS) at Grand Valley State University draws upon a variety of disci­plines to develop a holistic, place-based, and solutions-oriented understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges. The program emphasizes a practical ap­proach to environmental issues through collaborative problem-solving, involvement in fac­ulty-led research projects, internships, practicums, and community engagement projects. Students gain an understanding of the way interconnected physical, institutional, and cultural systems shape our attitudes and behavior toward the environment. The ENS program resides within GVSU's Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. First introduced in 2008 as a minor, Environmental and Sustainability Studies has grown considerably since its inception and became a major in spring 2019. Visit the online catalog for a complete program description.

As our world has become increasingly affected by changes in climate, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, humans have sought solutions to these problems. The concept of sustainability, maintaining existing resources so that future generations may benefit from their use, is often used as a framework for building these solutions and is quickly being incorporated into many industries and places worldwide.

Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS) is the study of humans and the environment, and the means by which policies, regulations, science, and culture can be used to make the world more equitable, natural, safe, and sustainable.

Sustainability is a concept, a discipline, an ideal. It is the recognition that our planet's prosperity, our people, and our economy are inextricably linked. By blending coursework in natural sciences, environmental studies, social sciences, management, and technology, Cascadia College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices provides a pathway to careers in the green industry.

Susquehanna’s environmental studies program trains you to address today’s complex environmental problems with the power of an interdisciplinary approach. You’ll study the complex causes and consequences of human civilization’s impact on the planet from diverse academic perspectives. At the same time, you’ll learn how to apply creative thinking, innovation, cultural knowledge, ethical principles, and scientific know-how to design the just, sustainable, resilient world of the future.

Learn to develop long-lasting solutions to local and global challenges by understanding the connections between social equity, environmental stewardship and economic well-being.

You’ll have the opportunity to pursue two different areas of concentration within business administration—sustainable business and business management. Both tracts share core courses that provide you with a foundational understanding of economics, finance, marketing, strategic planning, and social responsibility to prepare you for a successful career. You’ll also have an opportunity to complete elective coursework that complements your business studies such as graphic or web design and community development. Additionally, Northland College offers a minor in sports management and business management.

Sustainable Business practices restore environmental quality, promote stable and healthy communities, and increase long-term profitability. The Aquinas Sustainable Business Degree program fosters ecological and social intelligence in all business decisions and is the first undergraduate program of its kind in Michigan and the United States.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on Sustainable Engineering at ASU equips students with foundational knowledge in civil engineering principles while emphasizing sustainable pr...

What is Regenerative Living? Sustainable Regenerative Living means moving beyond doing less harm and being less bad to co-creating environments in which all life can thrive.

IU School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and has been helping students acquire social work skills since 1911. The Bachelor of Social Work program is competency based. Through a rigorous course of study, students develop the ability to:

The Program in Poverty, Justice, and Human Capabilities (PJHC) provides students with a multifaceted understanding of human well-being both within the US and internationally. This interdisciplinary minor emphasizes a “capabilities approach,” which considers what people are able to do and be – for example, live to old age and engage in economic and political activities – rather than strictly what material goods they possess. The program also acknowledges the central importance of a variety of additional influences on well-being beyond income, such as gender, racial and ethnic disparities, health status, education, human rights, political freedoms, and material necessities like food and shelter. A key goal of the PJHC is to enrich students’ understanding of poverty and inequality so that, regardless of their choice of occupation, they will maintain a longstanding commitment to enhancing the well-being of all people. More generally, the program trains students to be leaders in solving global problems.

There is a world of possibilities open to students with a Theatre for Social Justice degree, both in arts and non-arts related fields. What all graduates share is a passion for the arts and a desire to make an impact for good in society.