Bachelor of Sustainability Studies
- Frederick, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Sustainability Studies Program at Otterbein University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Sustainability Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in renewable energy
- Changing energy infrastructure and related social issues. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Non-profit
- Advocacy and government sustainability work
- Renewable energy development
- Land use management
- Brownfield redevelopment
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Humanities/Social Sciences track focused on the green economy
- Renewable energy
- Changing energy infrastructure and related social issues
- Culminating in a capstone research project in an area of the student's interest.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts (and any college transcripts) translated and evaluated course by course by a NACES evaluator
- Passport copy
- Proof of one year of finances for F-1
- Holistic review
- Test-optional (SAT/ACT optional).
- No minimum GPA published
- Holistic review
- Test-optional (SAT/ACT optional).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy (if required).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 15
- Spring Nov. Apply online with the Common Application. Upload transcripts evaluated course by course by a NACES evaluator
- An English test (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE 53 or Duolingo 100)
- A passport copy and proof of one year of finances for F-1.. Pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit after acceptance. Hood issues the Form I-20. Pay the SEVIS fee and book the F-1 visa interview. Hood helps with airport pickup and arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $50,900 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $350 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Frederick |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Sustainability Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $50,900 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $350 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,195 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100.
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

