Overview

Sustainability is generally characterized as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It requires the integration of natural scientific understanding of the threat of environmental degradation with social and behavioral scientific understanding of the social, economic, cultural and political factors driving the human contributions to the problem, as well as to its solution. It also draws upon the historical perspective, ethical sensibilities, and creative imagination of the arts and humanities to help understand what led us to this point, and to map out alternative futures.

Learning outcomes

The Sustainability Studies Program at Indiana University South Bend provides an interdisciplinary framework within which students can study the foundations of sustainability and learn how to apply this knowledge to the development and implementation of sustainable values, innovations, practices, and technologies, in our homes, in business, on campus, and in our communities. It emphasizes connections between environment, economy, and society; and builds a community of faculty and students committed to tackling the complex socio-environmental problems confronting our communities and the world. In addition to the traditional classroom, sustainability studies bridges the gap between campus and community through civic engagement and experiential, project-based, and service learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Sustainability

Directed Readings in Sustainability

Strategies for Transformative Leadership and Community Engagement

Sustainability Abroad

Topics in Sustainability Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

IU South Bend accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority admission deadline for the term you want to start.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 237 other Bachelors in Environmental Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Eight semesters of English or the language of instruction
Six to eight semesters of mathematics
Six to eight semesters of natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics)
Six semesters of social science (economics, government, history, psychology, or sociology)
Eight semesters of foreign language, fine arts, computer science, or technical skills

Tuition Fee

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International

20942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20942 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20942 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7836 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for South Bend

885 - 1432 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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