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Master’s in Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Master of Professional Science

Next start date is June 3. No GRE needed and applying is free!!

Master sustainability leadership

to shape the future and your career.

Begin your sustainable career journey in a program tailored for eco-conscious individuals like you, blending in-depth environmental knowledge with a laser focus on sustainable practices.

Engage in sustainability projects, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios and honing your ability to craft practical solutions for a sustainable future. Dive into a curriculum that empowers you to develop sustainable solutions and policies, ready to implement environmentally friendly practices across diverse industries.

Seize this opportunity to not just study environmental sustainability but actively contribute to a greener world. Enroll now and actively shape a future where every skill learned propels you into a thriving job market and a planet where sustainability takes center stage.

Program Overview

Sustainability science is a problem-based, solution-oriented framework for creating a resilient civilization. The framework combines technical sustainability with skills based in the social sciences and humanities to create effective change agents who can work within the context of political, economic, and cultural concerns. Mitigation and adaptation to climate change is emphasized along with biodiversity conservation, resource conservation, and mitigation of pollution. Students within this track should expect to explore, debate, and research possible solutions to climate change from a variety of viewpoints.

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Career Outlook

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$95k

Median pay for sustainability program directors in 2018.

+13%

Projected 10-year growth of sustainable-community planners.

$84k

Median salary of Unity Environmental University Environmental Studies and Sustainability alumni working in their field.


*Source: Burning Glass Technologies. “Labor Insight™ Real-Time Labor Market Information Tool.” Updated March 11, 2020.


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Experiential and Immersive Coursework

Community Planning for Resiliency

It is increasingly essential that we couple our greenhouse gas reduction actions with preparations for climate extremes and other changes both expected and unexpected. Students will work through a planning project that focuses on assessment, vulnerability, sustainability, and resilience in a case study of their choosing. Students will choose and assess a community and assess the vulnerability. They will research and propose how to increase resilience and improve the sustainability of the area.

Leading Sustainable Change

Students will work to become sustainability leaders in the world today. Implementing a plan for change is important, but having the ability to create a personal and professional structure is an essential skill that will build the ability to continuously lead, learn and refine. Students will develop a personal leadership development plan using a sustainability assessment and SWOT analysis that will be used to communicate with stakeholders.

Thinking in Systems

Essential to careers in environmental sustainability, students will learn to apply systems thinking and analysis techniques to a system. They will choose a system of interest that they will thoroughly review in order to evaluate flows, stocks, parameters and variables. Students will discover how to incorporate or leverage social systems to create better outcomes. They will present recommendations for actions based on systems insights.


Degree Requirements and Courses

The Master’s in environmental studies and sustainability requires 30 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA. For a more comprehensive look into the program, download our program sheet or view our full course catalog.

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Program Features


+ Career FocusUnity ranks in the top 15% of colleges for social mobility according to CollegeNET. Demand for employees with green skills is growing daily, and the sustainability core in every master’s program at Unity means that you’ll graduate with an environmental consciousness applicable to every career path.

+ Earn While You LearnOur asynchronous model is designed to provide flexibility, allowing you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments.

+ World Renowned FacultyLearn from faculty who are working in their field, bringing their professional network and real-world insights into the virtual classroom, fostering valuable connections for your future career.

+ Applied LearningYou’ll be required to engage your local community and environment while completing your master’s degree, giving you practical, hands-on experience while allowing you to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world solutions. 

+ Personalized SupportYou can rely on one-on-one professional advising, career support from your first day, unlimited mental health counseling, and more.


Experts in the Field

At Unity Environmental University, our Faculty is comprised of a wide range of environmental science experts who in addition to teaching, conduct their own research and various fieldwork.

Dr. Tamara Lawless

Instructor of Environmental Justice

Embark on a sustainability journey with Dr. Tamara Lawless—a trailblazer in shaping change! Holding a Ph.D. in Sustainability from Arizona State University, Tamara’s expertise spans water scarcity, climate resilience, social justice, and more. With a belief in community-driven solutions, she transforms fieldwork into impactful lessons.

From combating childhood obesity to addressing food insecurity, Dr. Lawless is more than an educator—she’s a mentor empowering students to tackle the complex challenges of sustainability. Ready to dive into the heart of environmental solutions? Join Dr. Lawless and let sustainability become your compass in navigating a brighter future!

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Welcome to Distance Education, where fully online immersive learning takes you off the beaten path. Our affordable, accessible, and flexible curriculum is taught by the world's leading experts in their field and delivered to you...where YOU are.
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Welcome to Hybrid Learning where you can train for a meaningful environmental career while enjoying ultimate flexibility! Choose the combination of in-person and online courses that fits your life and goals. With 8 terms available per year with 5-week terms, we offer the best of online and hands-on education.
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Welcome to the Technical Institute for Environmental Professions! Join us for in-person, job-focused, environmental associate degrees at our commuter campus in New Gloucester, Maine. The Technical Institute offers flexible, innovative, and affordable preparation for Maine’s high-demand jobs with two-week terms, low per-credit pricing, and state-of-the-art HyFlex classrooms.

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