Bachelor of Arts in Environmental & Sustainability Studies
The BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies is designed for students who want to combine environmental knowledge with business, policy, and global perspectives.
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies offers an interdisciplinary exploration of environmental challenges through the lens of science, policy, economics, and society.
Designed for students who want flexibility in their academic path, the BA program makes it easy to pairenvironmental studies with another major—especially in business, policy, or the social sciences—while developing the global perspective needed to address sustainability challenges. By fostering collaboration across diverse perspectives, it will drive innovative solutions that promote environmental resilience, economic opportunity, and the well-being of society.
Students learn how environmental systems intersect with economic development, public policy, and social systems, preparing them to contribute innovative solutions that promote environmental resilience, economic opportunity, and community well-being.
Why Choose This Program?
- Flexible for Dual Degree/Double Majors (Business-Friendly): The BA’s flexible curriculum makes it ideal for students pursuing a double major or dual degree, particularly with fields such as business, political science, economics, sociology, or communication. This combination prepares graduates to work at the intersection of sustainability, industry, and policy.
- Global Competency: All BA students complete a foreign language requirement, reinforcing TCU’s commitment to global awareness and preparing graduates to work across cultures on international environmental and sustainability challenges.
- Interdisciplinary Perspective: Study environmental issues through multiple lenses, including science, ethics, policy, and economics, to develop a holistic understanding of sustainability.
- Hands-On Learning: Engage in fieldwork, research projects, service-learning, and study abroad experiences that connect classroom knowledge to real-world environmental challenges.
- Career & Graduate Readiness: Graduates are prepared for careers or advanced study in sustainability consulting, environmental policy, nonprofit leadership, environmental communication, or resource management.
Program Highlights
- Flexible Pathways: Customize your studies with upper-level electives (30000 or above) aligned to your interests.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from established environmental and sustainability science professionals.
- Experiential Learning: Opportunities to participate in research, service learning, and study abroad programs focused on sustainability.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for diverse roles across:
- Corporate sustainability departments
- Environmental consulting firms
- Government agencies
- Educational institutions
- Non-profit organizations
- Sustainability reporting and compliance
- Environmental protection and conservation