The Department of Sustainability and Renewable Resources offers a major and minor for students whose career interests are focused on the applications of environmental, social, and political science for solving current issues in environmental science and sustainability. Students that have an interest in science but are not interested in the career offerings of traditional science degrees may find this program suits their needs. The applied problem-solving approach will serve students that seek careers in consulting, policy and regulation, and urban and community planning. The department also offers courses that contribute to the general education program for McMurry students.
Areas of Study
This degree program combines aspects of traditional sciences, environmental science, social science, economics, and cultural components to provide a truly interdisciplinary experience for students.
Bachelor of Science in Sustainability and Renewable Resources
As a Sustainability and Renewable Resources major, you’ll take a broad set of courses, including biology, chemistry, conservation, environmental pollution, climate change, environmental sociology, environmental stewardship, and environmental policy and regulation. Sustainability and Renewable Resources
Beyond McMurry
Careers
Careers in sustainability range from consulting work in large corporations, to policy making in government positions, to hands-on agricultural engineering. The multidisciplinary knowledge and hands-on problem-solving skills you gain with a bachelor’s degree open the door to a wide variety of career options. Possibilities include:- City Energy Manager
- Climate Resiliency Analyst
- Conservation Worker
- Ecologist
- Energy Management Manager
- Environmental Compliance Manager
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Health and Safety Analyst
- Environmental Science and Protection Tech
- Environmental Science Teacher
- Geoscientist
- Renewability Engineer
- Sustainability Engineer
- Wildlife Trooper/Park Ranger/Forester
