Sustainability
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainability at Minnesota State Moorhead prepares you for meaningful careers in the growing green economy. This program's curriculum explores the full spectrum of socio-environmental sustainability. Moorhead's interdisciplinary approach spans science, policy, ethics, and culture to equip you with understanding of complex systems. Graduates lead solutions that support a healthy planet. As demand for sustainable practices grows across every industry you will be ready to meet new challenges and opportunities.
The program is unique to the region. It’s the only dedicated sustainability bachelor’s degree offered in Minnesota and North Dakota.
The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on contributions from over a dozen departments, allowing you to select a double major, if you want, without adding significant time to your academic career.
You will apply your learning through a senior project or internship focused on real-world sustainability challenges. This experience deepens your understanding of vital topics like biodiversity, climate change, and social transformation. You will significantly strengthen your résumé while connecting your passions to your career path.
Experienced, engaged faculty teach from personal practice in the field. They represent many fields of expertise from anthropology and chemistry to geosciences and physics.
Sustainability Student Success Stories
A Piece of the Ocean: The MSUM Oceanarium's Metamorphosis
From a visionary school trip to community partnerships, MSUM's Oceanarium continues to embrace growth and change.
MSUM: A Home for Environmental Stewards
Physical Plant Intern, Gabriella Ruiz, has been a crucial component in launching the TREX Plastic Bag Challenge across campus.
Computer Science Graduate's Tenacity Shapes Sustainable Business
Rolland Elendu uses the skills he honed as a computer science graduate to champion a unique and environmentally-friendly Fargo business.
You will have abundant opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills throughout your Moorhead career. Whether you lead a sustainability effort or get involved in faculty-mentored research, you will emerge ready to make a positive change in our world.
You might also be interested in…
Biology | Environmental Studies | Construction Management | Environmental Geology | Geosciences | Operations Management | Physics
Moorhead’s sustainability program explores all the elements that define the sustainability of human institutions, organizations, cultures and technologies in diverse and changing environments. Here is just a sample of sustainability careers that are predicted to have considerable job growth.
What are some Common Sustainability Related Careers?
| Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Sustainability Officer | 5% | $76,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 10% | $133,000 |
| Recycling Manager | 7% | $99,000 |