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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.
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Total credits for degree: 120-128. (Completion of some minor tracks will involve over 120 credits.)
If a student completes general electives weighted at 3 credits, they must plan to make up any needed credits in later semesters to complete a minimum of 120 credits by the end of their program of study. Students must maintain a course load of at least 12 credits per semester to maintain full-time status. This is a four-year program, which starts in the fall semester of the student’s first year and is planned to end in the summer semester of the student’s fourth year.Plan of Study Grid Year One Fall Semester Credits CSAS1000 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE + SOCIETY 4 HSSI1000 BOSTON INSIGHTS 4 MATH1030 or MATH2100STATISTICS & APPLICATIONS or PROBABILITY & STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS4 English Sequence* 4 Credits 16 Spring Semester English Sequence* 4 SCIN1000 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 4 HSSI1050 URBAN SUSTAINABILITY AT HOME AND BEYOND 4 General Elective 3-4 Credits 15-16 Year Two Fall Semester BIOL1200 FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY 4 HIST4400 ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT 4 SOCL4232 RESEARCH METHODS 4 COOP2500 INTRODUCTION TO COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 0 General Elective 3-4 Credits 15-16 Spring Semester HSSI4025 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES 4 COMM4250 SCIENCE COMMUNICATION 4 HSS Elective* 4 General Elective 3-4 Credits 15-16 Summer Semester COOP3000OPTIONAL COOP EDUCATION Credits 0 Year Three Fall Semester CRES3000 TOPICS IN CLIMATE CHANGE AND URBAN RESILIENCE 4 CHEMXXXX Renewable Energy 4 HSS Elective* 4 General Elective 3-4 Credits 15-16 Spring Semester COOP3500 COOP EDUCATION 1 Credits 0 Summer Semester CRES Elective 4 CRES Elective 4 General Elective 3-4 HSS Elective* 4 Credits 15-16 Year Four Fall Semester COOP4500 COOP EDUCATION 2 Credits 0 Spring Semester CRES Elective 4 General Elective 3-4 HSS Elective* 4 General Elective 1 3-4 Credits 14-16 Summer Semester CRES5000 SENIOR PROJECT 4 General Elective 4 HSS Elective* 4 General Elective 1 3-4 Credits 15-16 Total Credits 120-128 - 1
If student completes general electives weighted at 3 credits, they must plan to make up any needed credits in later semesters to complete 120 credits by the end of their program of study
CRES Electives
Course List Course Title Credits ECON4225 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS 4 HIST4300 AMERICAN URBAN HISTORY 4 HIST4223 BOSTON HISTORY 4 HUMN4330 CLIMATE CHANGE & THE HUMANITIES 4 PHIL4700 ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS 4 POLS3000 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 4 POLS4482 GLOBAL CITIES 4 Minor Track/General Electives
Space has been provided within the program of study to allow students to complete one of Wentworth’s established minors, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science. Students may also choose an individualized course of study in consultation with their faculty advisor. Students should discuss their plans regarding their program of study with their faculty advisor as early as possible.
Math Requirements
Students will complete either MATH1030 Statistics and Applications or MATH2100 Probability & Statistics for Engineers. In many cases, students will also need to complete a specific series of mathematics courses to complete their chosen minor track. Students not completing a calculus-based program of study may choose to complete additional non-calculus-based mathematics courses such as MATH1000 College Mathematics, MATH1020 Plane & Solid Geometry, MATH1040 Applied Mathematics for Business, or MATH1500 Precalculus. Each student should plan their individual course of study in mathematics with their faculty advisor.
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.
