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Courses are versatile study programs that can be valuable for several desired educational outcomes. A course is usually one class and may be beneficial if the student looks to gain initial knowledge about a subject, hone a particular skill or simply learn more about a personal interest. What is a course in sustainability studies? Sustainability courses examine the relationship between humans and t… Read more

Courses are versatile study programs that can be valuable for several desired educational outcomes. A course is usually one class and may be beneficial if the student looks to gain initial knowledge about a subject, hone a particular skill or simply learn more about a personal interest.

What is a course in sustainability studies? Sustainability courses examine the relationship between humans and the environment. The field of sustainability often focuses on mitigating the environmental impact caused by human activities by encouraging dynamic solutions to the world’s waste, food shortage, climate change, conservation and pollution challenges. Sustainability can be a bridge linking different yet interrelated fields such as environmental science, conservation and economics.

Studying sustainability can provide the student with a number of valuable life skills. Working with others in a collaborative environment can foster the important skill of teamwork. Additionally, a sustainability student will likely become quite knowledgeable about both environmental science and economics, two subjects that often translate to higher salaries and better job potential.

The cost of a sustainability course or degree varies from school to school. It is likely a sustainability program will take the student at least two years to complete. It’s best to contact schools for the most current financial information.

When the student has completed the study requirements for a sustainability course, he or she can pursue jobs in a variety of fields. Job opportunities for sustainability course graduates commonly include positions in environmental science organizations, conservation associations, landfill and waste remediation facilities, water treatment facilities and private environmental consulting firms. Job titles for program participants are varied and can range from project manager to environmental analyst to sustainability consultant.

To find out more about taking a sustainability course online, visit the course listing page and fill out the website form. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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