Environment and Sustainability Georgetown University

Overview

Embark on an educational adventure. It’s not only about gaining knowledge—it’s about helping you think differently while making a difference. Through this joint program between College of Arts & Sciences and the Earth Commons Institute, you’ll explore theories and practical skills—in the classroom, in the field, and around the world—and put it all together to make a difference.

Key Features

• You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and develop professional skills throughout your four years by earning credits in and outside of the classroom in internships, environmental immersions, capstones, and more. In addition to classroom learning, here are a few core learning experiences that make the degree unique:
• Environmental Immersions: Students have the incredible opportunity to participate in at least one environmental immersion experience. These experiences can take place abroad, within the United States, or even in Washington, D.C. These immersions are not only intercultural experiences, but also provide in-depth knowledge and practical application of environmental and sustainability concepts.
• Professional development experiences are integral to the program. We’ve broadened the concept beyond traditional internships to offer diverse ways for students to gain professional skills and experience.
• Peer Leadership is a vital part of the program, empowering students to become effective environmental leaders. In the third and fourth years, all students participate in a form of credit-bearing student peer leadership like peer teaching, mentoring or experience creation. Instruction and mentoring in peer leadership are built into credit-bearing work.
• Custom Pathways: In the third year of the BS-ES degree, students will choose a custom pathway to organize the remainder of their coursework.

• During your fourth year, you will complete a research capstone project or an impact project in the arts, education, activism, or community engagement! You’ll conceptualize your project concept in close collaboration with fellow students and faculty mentorship, and in your final semester, develop and/or implement, and present your work!

Career

The BS in Environment and Sustainability at Georgetown University prepares you for a career in environment & sustainability virtually anywhere! The program empowers you to focus on your unique interests and diverse skills to make a big impact.

• Sustainability Analyst
• Environmental Coordinator
• Corporate Social Responsibility Assistant
• Sustainability Manager
• Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
• Environmental Project Manager
• Environmental Policy Analyst
• Energy Manager
• Environmental Compliance Manager
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
• Water Resource Specialist
• Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Director of Sustainability
• Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
• Vice President of Environmental Affairs
• Chief Environmental Officer
• Director of Environmental Affairs
• Environmental Program Director
• Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist
• Environmental Policy Director
• Director of Conservation
• Environmental Health and Safety Director
• Senior Environmental Scientist
• Head of Corporate Social Responsibility