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Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sustainable Design and Development, BS

Sustainable Design and Development educates a new generation of problem-solvers to approach the most difficult issues of today including sustainability related to the environment, food and agriculture, water, planning and development, forestry, energy, and community capacity.

This major focuses on creating healthy and prosperous communities while balancing decision-making with the triple bottom line: ecological, social, and economic impacts (planet, people, profit).

Through critical, analytic, and design thinking problem-solving skill development, graduates will have the ability to work on multidisciplinary projects through community engaged processes with the goal of creating a more sustainable world.

Your Degree Plan

This major focuses on creating healthy and prosperous communities while balancing decision-making with the triple bottom line: ecological, social, and economic impacts (planet, people, profit).
Take advantage of special options related to this major:

Honors

Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.

The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart?

  • Small-school environment with all the resources of a large university. You’ll benefit from 1-on-1 faculty interactions and develop a close relationship with your faculty and peers.

Learn by Doing

Get involved outside the classroom.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Sustainable Design and Development major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Tuition and Aid

How much does Sustainable Design and Development at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Ways to Save

Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Sustainable Design and Development, BS is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Start at Another WVU Campus

You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

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