Environmental Sustainability Practices Concentration
Interested in making a difference for the planet? Study sustainability through a social justice lens, design real-world solutions, and discover career paths that connect your passion with the environment and community.
Why Study Environmental Sustainability Practices at Albion?
The Environmental Sustainability Practices concentration provides students with the tools to become environmental and social changemakers through an action-oriented, “think global, act local” philosophy. Through hands-on experiential learning supported by coursework, students will explore environmental systems, sustainability principles, and social justice, integrating these areas to better understand global environmental challenges and tackle local sustainability issues.
Students must be admitted to the Center for Sustainability and the Environment to pursue this concentration.
What Will You Learn with an Environmental Sustainability Practices Concentration at Albion?
The Environmental Sustainability Practices concentration gives you more than knowledge—it equips you with the skills to create solutions. Rooted in Albion’s liberal arts tradition, this program blends critical thinking, ethical reflection, and problem-solving with real-world application.
You’ll learn how to:
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Tackle urgent challenges by exploring the intersections of science, society, and sustainability.
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Build practical skills in project design, leadership, advocacy, and research that prepare you for action.
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Think across disciplines, gaining insights from diverse fields while working alongside peers who share your commitment to change.
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Apply what you learn through hands-on experiences that are transcripted and recognized, giving you a clear edge with employers and graduate schools.
As an active member of Albion’s Center for Sustainability and the Environment (CSE), you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to environmental leadership. From events and projects on campus to applied opportunities in the field, you’ll graduate ready to make meaningful progress toward a more just and sustainable world.
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Careers & Outcomes
What follows are just a few examples of the professional pathways our graduates have pursued and some of of the organizations where they’ve worked.
Job Titles
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Climate and Sustainability Consultant
- Environmental Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Conservation Scientist
- Sustainability Educator
Employers
- Ernst & Young
- EPA
- National Parks Service
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Research
We believe that hands-on learning is just as important as classroom work. The Environmental Sustainability Practices Concentration emphasizes student engagement through community partnerships, project-based research, and collaborative problem-solving. Students gain real-world experience by designing and implementing sustainability initiatives, supported by Albion College resources such as the Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (FURSCA).
Hands-on Experience
Looking for hands-on sustainability? Join the Student Farm and work alongside your peers to grow sustainable, all-natural produce that supports both campus and the Albion community. It’s a hands-on way to connect with the environment, learn sustainable practices, and make a real impact.
Internships
Internships open the door to careers in sustainability. At Albion, students gain hands-on experience with projects that connect classroom learning to real-world impact. These opportunities help you build professional skills, explore career paths, and make a difference in both the campus and the broader community.
