Environmental Sustainability
Program Transfer Guide
University of Baltimore
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Effective
Fall, 2026 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
Students in the Environmental Sustainability program study—often through hands-on learning—the interrelationships of people and their environment from scientific, social, ethical and public policy
perspectives.
From a science perspective, they gain a solid understanding of environmental science terminology, concepts and techniques. They explore the diversity of life and ecosystems of the world, and they
participate in hands-on study of local ecosystems, such as the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
Students also study the effects of urban center growth on ecosystem services humans require and focus on the concept of sustainable development. In recognition of the key role technology plays in
environmental sustainability, students also have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary courses offered in collaboration with the college’s Applied Information Technology program.
Adding social sciences to the mix, students gain a cross-cultural perspective on how human populations adapt technologically, socially and psychologically to their environments, and how people alter the living and nonliving worlds around them. Cultural heritage preservation is a significant component of the program.
Combining this with policy studies, students learn how environmental public policy is formulated, how it affects the health of the environment and how it is shaped by ecological considerations. They also
examine the ethical and legal implications of the use, treatment and potential destruction of the natural environment.
The Major Electives category of course requirements allows the student to customize their curriculum according to their own interests. Approved courses in this category include ones in business/
entrepreneurial, public policy, law and ethics, and other course offerings in a variety of fields. The student can specialize in one of these fields or take courses across all fields, their choice.
When they graduate, students are prepared to deal with the real problems facing Baltimore or communities worldwide. They go on to work in fields as varied as environmental compliance, permitting,
environmental hygiene, environmental interpretation, education, environmental consulting, and natural resource preservation and protection for government and nonprofit sectors.
perspectives.
From a science perspective, they gain a solid understanding of environmental science terminology, concepts and techniques. They explore the diversity of life and ecosystems of the world, and they
participate in hands-on study of local ecosystems, such as the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
Students also study the effects of urban center growth on ecosystem services humans require and focus on the concept of sustainable development. In recognition of the key role technology plays in
environmental sustainability, students also have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary courses offered in collaboration with the college’s Applied Information Technology program.
Adding social sciences to the mix, students gain a cross-cultural perspective on how human populations adapt technologically, socially and psychologically to their environments, and how people alter the living and nonliving worlds around them. Cultural heritage preservation is a significant component of the program.
Combining this with policy studies, students learn how environmental public policy is formulated, how it affects the health of the environment and how it is shaped by ecological considerations. They also
examine the ethical and legal implications of the use, treatment and potential destruction of the natural environment.
The Major Electives category of course requirements allows the student to customize their curriculum according to their own interests. Approved courses in this category include ones in business/
entrepreneurial, public policy, law and ethics, and other course offerings in a variety of fields. The student can specialize in one of these fields or take courses across all fields, their choice.
When they graduate, students are prepared to deal with the real problems facing Baltimore or communities worldwide. They go on to work in fields as varied as environmental compliance, permitting,
environmental hygiene, environmental interpretation, education, environmental consulting, and natural resource preservation and protection for government and nonprofit sectors.