Sustainability

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Shape Tomorrow’s Sustainable World

The Sustainability co-major at Miami University explores the dynamic relationship between humans and the natural environment, helping students understand key environmental patterns, systems, and processes.

This program prepares graduates for careers and advanced degrees in sustainability, including specialized fields such as sustainable design, environmental management, and sustainability policy.

This program requires that the student complete another major at Miami University. The Sustainability Co-major complements the primary major, which provides significant depth and breadth in an academic discipline.

Visit the Institute of Environment and Sustainability

Curriculum and Courses

The Sustainability co-major emphasizes human-nature interaction in understanding environmental patterns and processes. Students are prepared to pursue a wide variety of career paths and post-graduate degrees in sustainability, especially those with design, management, and policy specializations.

AT MIAMI, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

COURSE CATALOG

I did research on how algae blooms can affect the fishing industry. I felt really privileged to be a part of a team like this, especially working with other undergraduates who have been absolutely incredible.

Ashley Mickens ’20

Sustainability, Environmental Earth Science

Partnerships & Collaborations

The IES partners with many departments, centers, and physical facilities at Miami as well as external organizations, including:

Miami University Organizations

Physical Facilities Office of Sustainability
Center for Aquatic and Watershed
Sciences
Butler County Stream Team
Myaamia Center
Weather Station and Atmospheric Chemistry Monitoring

External Organizations

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
CB&I Environmental and Infrastructure
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Butler County Stormwater District
City of Oxford, Ohio

Facts and Stats

Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.

90%

of first-year students return for their second year

Miami University Data

No. 2

in Ohio and No. 26 nationally among public research universities

IPEDS Data

No. 6

Public university in the U.S. for long-term career success

LinkedIn Best Colleges 2025

Admission and Aid

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