B.S. in Sustainable Living
The first Sustainable Living degree program in America
The B.S. in Sustainable Living covers seven key areas:
- Self Sustainability—
develops your inner potential through Consciousness-Based education - Bio-Geophysiology—
provides the foundations of ecology and geology as the model for sustainability - Renewable Energy—
includes solar energy, wind energy, and biofuels - Sustainable Agriculture—
emphasizes organic agriculture and permaculture design practices on our organic farm - Eco-Architectural Design—
focuses on creating buildings and communities in harmony with the laws of nature - Green Business and Entrepreneurship—
provides the basics of business, entrepreneurship, and eco-economics that drive sustainable communities - Social-Ecological Interface—
includes bio-cultural ethics, environmental law, and an overview of mega-sustainability issues
Entrance requirements
Before entering the Sustainable Living major, students must successfully complete College Composition II (WTG 152) as well as MATH 161 or MATH 170 or MGT 314.
BY LISA ROSSI
Maharishi University in Fairfield is establishing itself as a leader in sustainable living architecture among Iowa’s institutions of higher learning. The university will use environmentally friendly construction techniques. One building will create all of its own electricity by solar, wind and geothermal activity. read more