Bachelor of Sustainability Program at University of Dayton

University of Dayton offers the Bachelor of Sustainability Program as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Dayton , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for sustainability program and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Sustainability Program

Major:

Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability
Bachelor of Science, Sustainability

Concentrations:

Food Systems (Bachelor of Arts)
Urban Sustainability (Bachelor of Arts)
Energy (Bachelor of Science)
Sustainable Watersheds (Bachelor of Science)

Minor:

Sustainability

The Sustainability Program at the University of Dayton connects passion, purpose and vocation. In addition to instilling a strong sustainability ethic, the program integrates a transdisciplinary perspective through which students gain knowledge of social, cultural, and political dimensions of sustainability from the local to global scale. With faculty from across the university, students address the integral connection between natural and social systems. Students develop a basic knowledge in systems thinking, ethics and environmental justice, community engagement, urban design and development, ecology and resource management, not only to understand the complex questions and challenges they will face in the workplace, but also to communicate ways to respond to those challenges.

Each student works closely with a faculty advisor and affiliate faculty in developing a vocational pathway through coursework, research and experiential learning. Students benefit from a broad range of courses that provide a holistic perspective on sustainability, as well as disciplinary and methods courses carefully selected to enhance student skills and technical knowledge. Community-engaged learning, a capstone project working with community partners, the opportunity for study abroad, and local work-experience opportunities provide students with experience beyond the classroom and the university campus.

Highly engaged mentoring and collaborative research opportunities provide a significant advantage for those students entering the workforce, or a graduate program in a related field. The program offers both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, with specific concentrations required to complete the degree. Graduates in the growing field of of Sustainability find jobs in clean energy, community organizing, technology, education, management, planning, business and more.

Interested students should notify Rebecca Potter, Program Director, or Brooke Palmer, Sr. Administrative Assistant.

Sustainability Program Advisory Committee

Rebecca Potter (English), Program Director

Bednarek (History), Bedaso (Geology), Bohrer (ETHOS), Brecha (Physics), Cuy Castellanos (Dietetics), Fernando (Hanley Sustainability Institute), Hallinan (Mechanical Engineering), Holcomb (Sociology), Jablonski (Hanley Sustainability Institute), Jennings (Art and Design), King (Rivers Institute), Luftig (University Libraries), McCall (Hanley Sustainability Institute), McEwan (Biology), Miller (Religious Studies), Pautz (Political Science), Piso (Philosophy), Potter (Sustainability Program), Galli-Robertson (Sociology), Wu (Geology)

Disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Sustainability Program at University of Dayton

Entry Requirements

Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue). Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations;
- Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- Proof of completion must also be provided in the form of a graduation date listed on the transcript, a diploma, or a certificate of completion. If secondary schooling is still in progress, this must be submitted as soon as completed and prior to enrollment at the University of Dayton.
- Transcripts may be submitted directly from the secondary school to the University of Dayton via:
  - Mailed to Office of Recruitment and Admission, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45469-2713
  - E-transcript sent to: [email protected].
  - Emailed to [email protected]
Proof of English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, SAT or ACT scores. Your scores should be sent to the University of Dayton directly from the testing center using code 1834 or for the ACT, code 3342.
Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. These may be emailed to [email protected] OR mailed to the address above.

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Sustainability Program at University of Dayton

How to Apply for Bachelor of Sustainability Program at University of Dayton

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. There is no application fee.

Bachelor of Sustainability Program at University of Dayton

University of Dayton

United States of America, Dayton