Sustainability Studies
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Conservation and Agriculture Program in Pennsylvania
Prepare to enhance the environmental sustainability of God’s creation through studying conservation and agriculture in Messiah's state-of-the-art greenhouse and environmental labs.
Study Conservation and Agriculture at a Christian University
The sustainability studies major is for students determined to make a practical difference in the world. This interdisciplinary humanities/science degree offers two concentrations, including conservation and agriculture. Messiah University’s campus has a strong sustainability program, allowing many students within this concentration to get involved with the sustainability committee, campus garden and institutional composting, vermiculture, aquaponics and forestry learning opportunities. After completing this concentration, you’ll be well prepared to work in the field of agricultural development and have the knowledge, skills and experience needed to enhance the environmental sustainability of God’s creation.
- Urban farming
- Organic farming
- Aquaponics
- Permaculture
- Year-round produce farming in temperate regions and tropics
- Community-Sponsored Agriculture organizations
- Economic development
Programs related to Conservation and Agriculture
Environmental Science
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In the Conservation and Agriculture program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Conservation and Agriculture:
Sustainability Studies (B.A.) with Conservation and Agriculture Concentration
Conservation and Agriculture careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of the Conservation and Agriculture program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
96% of the Class of 2022 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.