Climate Action for All
Climate change disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable. The Climate Resilience program tackles the intersection of urbanization, social justice, and climate action. Develop solutions that create a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Join a community of passionate changemakers and be the difference.
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Solving the Climate Crises
Students enrolled in the Climate Resilience major work on how to solve the climate crisis through interdisciplinary and innovative approaches that combine technical skills, communication, and a focus on the political, economic, and social dimensions of the crises. Coursework focuses on urban contexts and social justice and incorporates environmental sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Through pragmatic, solution-focused, hands-on experience, students will learn about adaptation to changing environmental realities and will develop real-world skills to solve problems for communities, companies, and agencies around the globe.
Reimagining Cities
Utilizing Boston as a laboratory, students will explore urban resilience and sustainability strategies, focusing on social justice. Students will graduate understanding the interconnectedness of urban systems and have strong assessment skills to evaluate the effects of policies and projects on the environment and communities. Ultimately, students will be prepared to shape climate policies and help cities adapt and thrive in the face of climate challenges.
Students who are passionate about the environment, social justice, and building a more sustainable future should apply.
A Meaningful Return on Investment
Climate Resilience students develop marketable skills that are currently in demand. Students are prepared for multiple career pathways responding to the emerging climate crisis in non-profit organizations, the public sector, and in industry, where environmental, social, and governance regulations reporting is taking hold.
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Co-ops with Purpose
All Wentworth students have at least two required co-op semesters where they work full-time to gain real-world experience with leading organizations in the field before graduation. Many students accept job offers from their co-ops.
Careers that Make a Difference
Graduates of the Climate Resilience program may seek entry-level positions in career fields such as Environmental Assessment, Environmental Advocacy, Environmental Analysis, Sustainability Management, Sustainability Compliance, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Climate Data Analysis, and Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting.
Some job titles in these industries may include Climate Resilience Analyst, Climate Policy Analyst, Communications Specialist, Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator, Environmental Data Analyst, Environmental Justice Community Organizer, Sustainability Analyst, Sustainability Program or Project Manager, and Urban Climate Resilience Specialist.
Interested students are encouraged to pursue graduate degrees in Public Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, and related fields.