Research & Education | Sustainability

Students can choose a number of great majors:

The Applied Sustainability major combine the fundamentals of ecology and permaculture with social sciences and humanities as they seek solutions to complex global challenges. We emphasize hands-on learning. Students study and practice ecological design at permaculture sites near campus, including Pacific University’s own Boxer Gardens, a learning lab for food production and permaculture.

Environmental Biology is designed for students who are interested in science and want to apply their studies to addressing environmental problems. The curriculum is heavy on field-based coursework in the forest, streams, grasslands and wetlands surrounding Pacific University. Projects include ecological restoration, species conservation and the development of land-use recommendations for regional land owners.