Degree Programs
Appalachian State University’s leadership in sustainability education can be traced back to more than 40 years. Appropriate Technology (Sustainable Technology) began in 1978 as Earth Studies and has been taught continuously since, being formalized as a degree program in 1984. The university also houses the nation’s longest running Sustainable Development Program, established in 1991.
Today, Appalachian's dedicated faculty and staff are even more committed to providing students with a holistic view of sustainability to meet present and future students needs.
Sustainability Focused
- Appalachian Studies Concentration Sustainability in Appalachia (MA)
- Appropriate Technology (MS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Science (BS) - Environmental Professional
- Sustainable Business (minor)
- Sustainable Development (BA)
- Sustainable Development (BS) - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Development (BS) - Community, Regional and Global Development
- Sustainable Development (BS) - Environmental Studies
- Sustainable Technology (BS)
- Building Sciences (BS) - Sustainable Building Systems
Sustainability Related
- Anthropology (BA) - Social Practice and Sustainability
- Biology (BS) - Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology
- Business Administration (MBA) - Sustainable Business
- Community and Regional Planning (BS)
- Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Economics (BA) - Environmental Economics and Policy
- Geography (MA)
- Geology (BS) - Environmental Geology
- Higher Education (MA)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) - Environmental Policy and Planning
- Political Science (MA) - Environmental Politics and Policy Analysis
- Recreation Management (BS) - Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management
- Recreation Management (BS) - Outdoor Experiential Education
- Recreation Management (BS) - Recreation and Park Management
