Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Sustainability, Society, and Resource Management
Pittsburg State University
Description
Pittsburg State University’s Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) degree in Sustainability, Society & Resource Management (SSRM) is the only program of its kind in the state of Kansas. This is a high-contact degree program between faculty and students within the departments of biology, geography, and communication. Students learn through a variety of approaches, including classroom instruction, field exercises, and hands-on laboratory experiences.
Successful graduates will be qualified for employment in a broad range of private enterprise, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the various natural resources fields, and will be well-equipped for graduate studies.
Examples of sustainability related positions include: * City & local government, environmental impact analysts * Environmental scientists * Business operations specialists * Conservation scientists * Wildlife managers * Urban planners * Transportation, storage, and distribution managers * Soil & plant scientists * Community development analyst * Industrial production managers * Sustainability directors and coordinators * Sustainability educators * Corporate sustainability trainers