Sustainability
Have you always been someone who prioritizes resource conservation and sustainable practices? You can apply this passion to all kinds of careers when you choose WOU’s new Sustainability major. You’ll combine extensive geography courses with classes in biology, communications, political science and even business to gain a systems-level understanding of sustainable development and solutions that support it.
credits required for the Sustainability major
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of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU
%
of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Sample four-year degree plan
Learning outcomes
- Gain critical-thinking skills that can help you solve complex problems with creative solutions
- Apply workplace skills in leadership and communication to work with people from all backgrounds
- Understand professional codes of behavior, including those around ethics
Career opportunities
- Sustainability coordinator
- Solar energy consultant
- Environmental policy analyst
- Outreach coordinator for environmental organizations
- Staff adviser to elected officials
Related majors
Meet your professors
SHAUN HUSTON
Professor, Geography
503-838-8296 | hustons@wou.edu | BELL 217
MARK VAN STEETER
Associate Professor, Geography
503-838-8855 | vanstem@wou.edu | BELL 216
LAURA WILLIAMS
NTT Instructor, Geography
williamsl@wou.edu
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