Sustainable Futures - Albright College

Sustainable Futures - Albright College Sustainable Futures Think Broadly. Act Sustainably. Lead Change. Designed for students interested in environmental problem-solving, ethical leadership, and social impact, the Sustainability Combined Major equips students to tackle complex sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary study across environmental science, business, policy, and the social sciences. About the Program By integrating coursework from environmental science, economics, business, ethics, sociology, and political science, the program emphasizes sustainability as both a scientific and social challenge. Students develop a broad skill set that prepares them to approach sustainability from multiple perspectives—corporate, community-based, policy-driven, and global. This interdisciplinary structure maximizes the program’s relevance and prepares graduates for diverse career pathways, including work with corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures. Program Goals Course Requirements Opportunities Graduates of Sustainability will be able to: Understand sustainability as an interconnected environmental, economic, ethical, and social issue Analyze sustainability challenges using interdisciplinary perspectives Apply ethical reasoning to environmental and organizational decision-making Evaluate the social and environmental impacts of policies, institutions, and industries Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders about sustainability issues Develop solutions that prioritize equity, community engagement, and long-term environmental responsibility Prepare for careers or graduate study in sustainability-focused fields, including business, policy, advocacy, public health, and environmental science Full Course Catalogue Course Descriptions Sustainable Futures Combined Major Requirements ESS 101 Introduction to Environmental Issues ECO 324 Environmental Economics BUS 195 Introduction to Business and/or SOC 291 Environmental Sociology Choose three of the below Social Science courses SOC 291 Environmental Sociology ESS 325 Geographic Information Systems SOC 262 Social Stratification ANT 320 Sex/Gender/Culture WGS 210 Sex and Gender WGS 220 LGBTQ Media, History and Culture PUH 101 Introduction to Public Health SYN 330 Politics of Global Health POL 373 Environmental Law Choose one of the below Ethics Courses PHI 204 Public Morality PHI 250 Business Ethics PHI 270 Environmental Ethics Choose one of the below Environmental Science courses ESS 310 Pollution Effects & Remediation ESS 230 Introduction to Global Climate Change BIO 152 General Biology II: Systematics, Ecology, and Evolution BIO 211 Ecology (Prerequisite BIO 152) CHE 105 General Chemistry 1 Choose one of the following for your Capstone course SYN 418: The Sustainable Company SYN 4XX: Global Goals 2030: Creating a Sustainable Future for All Internships and Career Support Students can connect with the Career Development Center to find internships, job listings, and other professional opportunities related to art and design, helping build real‑world experience while in the program. ACRE Undergraduate Research Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) , partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom. Curriculum Highlights Interdisciplinary coursework spanning environmental science, business, ethics, and the social sciences Emphasis on ethical decision-making, policy analysis, and systems thinking Preparation for careers in corporate sustainability, advocacy, public policy, and environmental science