Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences - Sustainability

Today, more than ever, companies and organizations seek to employ well-rounded individuals who are able to think critically and creatively, solve problems, and bring a deeper understanding of the world and its complexities to all that they do. Completing your undergraduate studies by earning a social sciences degree can empower you to pursue professional opportunities across a broad range of fields—from management to law, government to education, social work to psychology, and economics to finance. The BA in Social Sciences offers a comprehensive liberal arts education with a choice of 11 concentrations. The NYU degree you earn will add tremendous value to your resume, providing the knowledge, skills, and intellectual curiosity to launch or advance your career and enrich your life.
Whether you know the professional path you would like to pursue or are not quite sure about a career direction, the BA in Social Sciences can provide you with an NYU education that is as defined or as flexible as you need to meet your goals and objectives. Gain deep insights into the trends and behaviors that are reshaping the world in which we live. Internships at a wide variety of employers provide work experience to enhance your resume.

Sustainability is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that focuses on the two main global challenges of our time – climate change and finite planetary resources. The courses in this concentration explore how corporations, governments, environmental organizations, and universities are addressing these challenges in a variety of ways, such as environmental activism, technical innovations in renewable energy, green building design, and transportation; community organizing, new organizational models, media campaigns, environmental legislation, and sustainability literacy. Students with demonstrated knowledge of sustainability may pursue careers in virtually all areas of employment that are mainstreaming sustainability, such as business, government agencies, community and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, real estate, environmental organizations, and economic development.

2.8 GPA in high school and meet one of the following criteria: Transcripts -We require transcripts from all high school(s) and colleges attended by the applicant. Résumé Demonstrate what experiences you’ve had to date, so we can help you go further. Relevant knowledge in and passion for your chosen field of study will help to distinguish you as a prospective student. GED or High School Diploma Identifying what level of education you have completed to date will assist us in better understanding your academic accomplishments as we help you to plan your future. For DAUS associate degree programs, applicants must have a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. TOEFL/IELTS The recommended TOEFL score is 100, and the recommended IELTS score is 7.0