BSc in Sustainability Science and Society in Houghton United States | Michigan Technological University

The future demands guardians of our planet. As a sustainability science and society student, you'll explore the complex relationships between social, ecological, and economic systems to tackle pressing global sustainability challenges. This program equips you to pioneer sustainable solutions while positioning you for career opportunities in the growing green sector.
Pursue your sustainability education at a Princeton Review-recognized Green College. Tailor your degree with specialized tracks: environmental policy, sustainable engineering, community sustainability, societal-environmental relations, persuasive decision-making, or environmental equity and health. Engage with campus sustainability efforts through initiatives like our Sustainability Demonstration House. Join the Green Campus Enterprise to enhance Michigan Tech's environmental practices. Secure paid sustainability-focused internships and cooperative education positions. Contribute to meaningful sustainability research while enjoying close faculty mentorship in our intentionally small-class learning environment.
This major cultivates cross-disciplinary social science expertise essential for solving critical environmental sustainability issues. Since sustainability challenges inherently involve human dimensions, effective solutions require social science perspectives alongside technical knowledge. You'll discover that sustainability demands collaborative approaches - bringing together social scientists, engineers, and natural science experts to create comprehensive solutions for a sustainable tomorrow.