Program Overview

Sustainability Degree (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability is designed to prepare students for careers in sustainability, which are dynamic and increasing in demand. As a sustainability major, students will study a variety of perspectives and gain knowledge, skills, and the ability to problem-solve to recommend and implement sustainable solutions.

Program Goals

The program aims to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow and shape the earth's future. As a sustainability major, students will gain:

• Multidisciplinary knowledge of social, political, cultural, scientific, and economic principles, systems, and structures influencing sustainability
• An understanding of humanity as interdependent with natural systems, spiritual systems, and ecological vision
• Competence in defining and deconstructing problems through critical thinking
• Communication and collaboration skills to organize social action and design solutions
• Experience with a sustainable program on campus or in the larger community
• A sense of the job market possibilities as they develop career skills

Curriculum

The program includes eight required courses, as well as interdisciplinary and additional electives, for a total of 44 credits within the sustainability curriculum. Courses include:

• Introductory Microeconomics
• Introduction To Atmospheric Sciences
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Sustainable Practice: The Examined Life

Minor

A sustainability minor is available for 18 credits.

Admissions Requirements

Creighton admissions are based upon:

• High school GPA
• ACT or SAT scores
• Extracurricular activities
• Personal statement to demonstrate creative abilities not reflected in transcripts
• Recommendation from high school counselor
• Honors sections and advanced placement courses will enhance a candidate's application

Dates & Deadlines

Applications for the fall semester open on August 1 of the prior year. For scholarship consideration, the earlier the undergraduate application is completed, the better.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition rates are updated each year. Creighton University's Financial Aid Office administers over $200,000,000 in student aid each year from federal, state, institutional, and private sources. To help make undergraduate studies at Creighton University more affordable, students are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial assistance. A variety of scholarships are also available.

Research Opportunities

Sustainability research opportunities are available and depend on the interests discovered. Several program faculty members conduct ongoing sustainability research. If interested in conducting research during the course of the major, students can contact the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship or the Director of Sustainability Studies.

Internships

Creighton's sustainability degree program has been designed in cooperation with local and regional industry professionals who offer internship sites. Internship options are available with local nonprofit agencies, city or local government entities, corporations, or startup companies. To maximize the experience, internships will be complemented by classroom time, so students will also earn credit toward their sustainability major.