Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development

    Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 42,840 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development

    About

    The Sustainable Development (BS) - Community, Regional and Global Development degree examines theories and strategies for creating vibrant and sustainable communities in the U.S. and globally. You will learn to analyze how diverse social and economic systems work, the principles on which they are based, and how they affect human well-being, environments and equity. You will gain a critical understanding of social change and the skills to become a thoughtful practitioner and grounded scholar of grassroots development and social movements.

    This is one of four degree options in the Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University. The others are Sustainable Development (BA), Sustainable Development (BS) - Environmental Studies, and Sustainable Development (BS) - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.

    Disciplines

    Social Sciences Leadership Sustainability Human Services Global StudiesEnvironmental/Natural Resources

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A complete online application
    • A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
    • Official high school/secondary school transcript
    • Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
      • If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
      • Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score 
      • Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
    • Official college transcripts
    • Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
    • All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

    *SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

    **ACT composite, without writing.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 78

    Career

    • International Development Worker
    • Public Health Worker
    • Rural Development Worker
    • Community Organizer
    • Grassroots Organizer
    • Advocacy Work
    • NGO and Nonprofit Director
    • International Humanitarian Relief Worker  
    • Sustainability and Development Researcher
    • Human Rights Worker
    • Sustainability Consultant (Government, Corporate, or NGO)
    • Climate Change Adaptation/Resilience Facilitator
    • Environmental Policy Analyst
    • Fund Raiser and Grant Writer
    • Natural Resources Specialist
    • Park Ranger
    • Community Planner
    • Environmental Researcher
    • Environmental Journalist
    • Sustainability Director

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply

    • Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
    • Provide your official high school transcript(s)
    • Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
    • Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
    • Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
    • Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

    Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development

    Appalachian State University

    Appalachian State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Boone