Overview

Objectives

Students in the Applied Sustainability program at Pacific University Oregon combine the fundamentals of ecology and permaculture with social sciences and humanities as they seek solutions to complex global challenges.

We emphasize hands-on learning. Students study and practice ecological design at permaculture sites near campus, including Pacific University’s own B Street Farm, a learning lab for food production and permaculture.

Student Learning Outcomes

A student completing a major in sustainability shall demonstrate the ability to:

Understand and apply transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability issues, across and within the spheres of sustainability (e.g. social, ecological and economic).

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, theoretical and practical knowledge of ecological, social and economic systems, and their intersections within sustainability.

Understand and apply principles of community engagement in accordance with disciplinary standards, to develop equitable interventions for sustainability issues, and communicate these interventions to diverse audiences through culturally appropriate modes.

Design, conduct, interpret, and evaluate sustainable systems research using quantitative methods and reasoning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Permaculture Design Science

Energy & the Environment

Sustainability Science

Agroecology Methods

Frameworks of Sustainability

Geospatial Analysis using GIS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admissions: After January 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Forest Grove, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Create an account and apply online using the Common Application.

Submit High School Transcript and Diploma. Transcripts from high school must be official with a certified translation in English. All college and/or university foreign transcripts must be sent to a credit evaluation company (WES or ECE are accepted). No exceptions to this policy.

English Proficiency - Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted if applicable.

Letter of Recommendation from your teacher or counselor.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58348 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58348 USD / year

≈ 58348 USD / year

Living costs

Forest Grove

United States

1410 - 2511 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Forest Grove

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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