Bachelor of Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development at Appalachian State University

The Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development at Appalachian State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Boone campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.

About Bachelor of Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development

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 and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development at Appalachian State University

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 Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development

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)

Bachelor of Sustainable Development - Community, Regional, and Global Development at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone