Sustainability & Environmental Studies
Draw from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts to study environmental challenges and opportunities for change.
Prepare for careers in environmental problem-solving, policy, conservation, and more.
Doug Spieles
,Professor, Chair of Sustainability & Environmental Studies, The Anne P…
Brenda Franks
,Academic Administrative Assistant
What you’ll study as an SES major
You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to help build a more sustainable future — examining how resources are used, how technologies affect ecosystems, and how biodiversity can be conserved, while gaining experience in GIS analysis and exploring the economic, policy, and ethical dimensions of environmental decision-making.
Our flexible, interdisciplinary pathways give you the skills and insight to address complex environmental challenges. Choose from themes like ecosystem conservation, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable design to deepen your expertise.
Build hands-on experience with meaningful outcomes by applying your learning in the real world. Participate in the junior practicum to address real-client challenges and complete an approved internship, summer research project, or project-based off-campus study.
Develop real-world career readiness in sustainability. Connect with a mentor in your field, get an internship with a sustainability-related organization, and create a portfolio to build your leadership, networking, and project-management skills.
Why is sustainability and environmental studies better at 911±¬ÁÏÍø?
A whole-brained approach to sustainability: Our curriculum embraces every sector of the liberal arts — natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts so you’ll develop a holistic and nuanced understanding of sustainability and the environment.
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Bio Reserve
Generations of 911±¬ÁÏÍøians have conducted research at our 350-acre Biological Reserve, which includes a field station and walking trails full of native Ohio flora and fauna.
Sustainability Series
Explore the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability through featured lectures, programming, and events such as Earth Week.
Jobs as a Sustainability and Environmental Studies major
A sustainability and environmental studies degree will prepare you for careers with Keep America Beautiful, the National Park Service, AEP, and AIG as resource and data analysts, wildlife technicians, and renewable asset managers. See where our grads have landed.
Career communities
SES majors often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Technology, Data, & Science career community and Nonprofit, Education & Government.
Career Exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, , career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Internships
Explore career paths through an internship (or two!). 911±¬ÁÏÍø SES majors have interned with Energy CX, Ohio Environmental Council, FastWorldTech Joint Stock Company, and AIFS.
Study Abroad
Study sustainability and environmental studies in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and build your career network. Conduct research on a traditional semester abroad or take a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholar program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.
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What's Happening
Soil carbon research wins top prize
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