BS-ENSU - Bachelor of Science in Environment & Sustainability

Environment and Sustainability majors tailor their education around their career goals by incorporating one or more of the five Environment and Sustainability concentrations into their studies:

Environmental Science Concentration

Environmental Policy & Advocacy Concentration
Strong environmental policy, informed by sound science, is a critical foundation for responsible stewardship of the Earth and its resources. This Concentration is an ideal academic pathway for students interested in sustainability and the intersectional nature of social, ecological and economic issues. There are many varied career pathways related to a multitude of topics where policy and advocacy can bring forward-thinking solutions related to domestic or international environmental law, community organizing, effective diplomacy, leadership in non-profit organizations, consulting with for-profit industries, entrepreneurial endeavors, and government agencies. Students in this concentration recognize that a Policy and Advocacy track gives them the capacity to step into the role of changemaker with more intention and preparation.

Environmental and Outdoor Education Concentration
Choose the Environmental and Outdoor Education concentration if you want a career centered on outreach or nontraditional environmental education such as programming at museums, aquaria, or parks. Students completing this concentration will take courses that enable the creation of a portfolio that can be used to pursue North Carolina Environmental Education (NCEE) certification. The NCEE certification program is modeled after the national environmental education standards, making this certification portable in many instances. Learn more about NCEE certification.

Natural Resource Management Concentration
Choose the Natural Resource Management concentration if you are interested in influencing how we use and manage our open spaces and wildlands. This concentration blends science and policy to prepare students for the complexities of managing our natural resources. Leverage this program into a natural resources career for the government or private agencies or as preparation for graduate study.

Sustainable Planning and Leadership Concentration
Focus your studies in Sustainable Planning and Leadership if you seek to become a sustainability leader in your community or workplace. You will pair this concentration with a minor (or major) in another discipline for a truly interdisciplinary education. This concentration prepares you to manage corporate sustainability programs, conduct research and environmental audits, consult in the green economy, or pursue an advanced degree such as a green MBA.