Overview

The Sustainability Science curriculum offered by Furman University centers on three guiding questions:

What are the history and processes of our planet?

How are humans transforming our planet?

How can all of humanity live well within the means of one planet?

The programs focus on analyzing and understanding the human-planetary relationship, constantly evolving real world sustainability challenges, and searching for innovative solutions that will positively impact the environment and society.

The curriculum can be tailored to your interests and career goals and provides excellent preparation for graduate school and a wide variety of professional careers. Small classes, with fewer than 15 students, result in individualized attention in an engaged learning environment.

Furman’s location at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and proximity to Greenville provide easy access to a geologically, ecologically, and socially diverse region with ample opportunity for integrating field experiences into your education. The philosophy of “teaching through research” provides every student the opportunity to conduct collaborative field research with our faculty.

Career Opportunities

The flexible curriculum supports a tremendous range of graduate programs and career opportunities.

A degree in Earth and Environmental Science or Sustainability Science will prepare you for a variety of career options and graduate programs. The ability of the majors to comprehend and tackle various social, economic, environmental, and sustainability issues makes them highly marketable and desirable.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Science

Principles of Sustainability Science

Social Systems

Dynamic System Modeling

Senior Capstone

Research and Analysis

Sustainability Science Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 272 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

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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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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Choose an Application Plan

Complete the Common Application or the Coalition Application

Submit your School Report

Submit your Official Transcript

Demonstrate English Proficiency

Submit the Furman Financial Information Form & the CSS Profile

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61034 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61034 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61034 USD / year

≈ 61034 USD / year

Living costs

Greenville

United States

1083 - 1850 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Greenville

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