Sustainability

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sustainability

and choose from  Environmental Science | Ski Business & Resort Management | Entrepreneurship | Journalism | Sustainability Studies |

Explore sustainability for our communities, our businesses, our environmental systems, our schools, our cultures, and our lifestyles.

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It’s Complicated

Sustainable innovation integrates environmental, social, and economic needs and opportunities. Take advantage of the breadth of SNC Tahoe’s liberal arts and Interdisciplinary Studies curriculum with classes in business and entrepreneurship, environmental science, international studies, law, communication, political science, and ethics to develop a broad perspective on today’s – and tomorrow’s – issues.

Find a Need and Fill It

Choose a sustainability challenge that interests you, conduct the applied research to identify the challenges and evaluate potential solutions, then make it happen! Student projects have addressed campus composting, eco-friendly garden design and management, food system assessments, small-scale water conservation practices such as rain barrels, development of sustainable business plans, and ways to encourage adoption of sustainable practices.

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Get Your Hands Dirty

Learn about food production and sustainable farming practices in our campus greenhouse.

Intern with local organizations at the forefront of food, water and energy sustainability initiatives. 25 years of concerted attention to the conservation of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding ecosystem have made this area a locus for cutting edge research and grassroots activism.

Expand your resources and meet your peers when you participate in conferences such as the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and EcoFarm.

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Exploring Cold Weather Food Production

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The Future Needs You

Graduate with the knowledge tools, practical experience, and holistic understanding to make a difference, locally or globally. Our graduates have gone on to start their own businesses, teach, farm, work with non-profits, and continue on to advanced degrees.

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Experience a Different Reality

Sustainability travel courses at Sierra Nevada College.

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Ask A Question

See the GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS > page for specific major course requirements.
A Minor in Sustainability is also available through Interdisciplinary Studies. Consult your advisor.

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Sierra Nevada College's Interdisciplinary Studies program offers majors in
Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Sustainability, Digital Arts & Business, Journalism & Media,
Psychology & Art or Music, and International Studies & Humanities