Institute for Sustainable Practice

Undergraduate Programs

Transdisciplinary Sustainable Practice Major
The transdisciplinary Sustainable Practice degree offering introduces students to the real-world practice of sustainability across a broad range of ideas and fields, specifically the interaction between societies, moral and ethical considerations, environmental protection, and business and economic interests. The student experiencese these concepts in a variety of settings, including the classroom, service opportunities, practical business experience, and research. Students who want to pursue careers that apply sustainability practices and principles or that manage planning and application of sustainability concepts in consulting, business, industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations should consider this degree program.

Interdisciplinary Major in Environmental Science from the Institute for Sustainable Practice

The degree in environmental science from the Institute for Sustainable Practice consists of 73-74 hours of instruction split between a broad background of biology, chemistry, and an area of concentration. Students who want to focus on the science of the environment and who wish to pursue more technically oriented careers in environmental consulting, business, industry, government, and field biology should consider this degree program.

Undergraduate Catalog, Course Requirements and Course Summaries (ISP information begins on page 195)

The Institute for Sustainable Practice offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Sustainable Practice and Environmental Science with a wide variety of career opportunities available as listed below. Environmental science and sustainable practice degrees offered in other departments will also lead to opportunities in some of the following career paths. Graduates of Lipscomb University’s environmental programs have distinguished themselves in many ways and are presently utilizing their training in many of the following areas.

Environmental consulting
Renewable Energy
Green business and corporate management
Green entrepreneurship
Energy production and regulation
Waste management
Water and wastewater treatment
Environmental or sustainability analysis
LEED and other certification of green construction
Wildlife biology
Environmental naturalist positions
Advanced degrees in environmental science and related fields