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Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies will explore core concepts in sustainable global futures, including development, resilient communities, and global humanitarianism. Graduates of the Sustainability Studies will be prepared to solve global challenges using critical systems thinking and a vision of peace, human rights, promoting cultures of resilience and sustainability and advancing sustainable development in Appalachia and globally. Students will be prepared in career pathways that include Local, Regional, and International Development, Disaster/Humanitarian Relief Assessment and Advocacy, Social Studies Education, Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental/Energy/Labor/International Law, Journalism, Social Entrepreneurship, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, International Diplomacy, and Professional/Academic Geography.

Students in the Sustainability BA will take courses that that combine geoscience, environmental, social, and humanities research methods that involve geospatial analysis, mapping, development practice, and community engagement. They will also be well prepared for admission to graduate and professional schools.

Sustainability Studies

1. Understand Earth systems and society relations and their relevance to address sustainability challenges.
2. Describe the cultural diversity and complexity of human-environment relationships.
3. Analyze the spatial dimensions and impacts of political and economic activities.
4. Compare different approaches to social and environmental justice.
5. Evaluate the local, regional, national, and global contributions to sustainability by key agents and institutions.
6. Collect, analyze, evaluate, and visualize data to enable evidence-based decision-making for sustainable futures.
7. Communicate clearly and effectively in written, oral, graphical, and cartographic form about social, environmental, and sustainability issues to audiences of diverse backgrounds.