Environmental Studies BA/BS

Why this program?

With climate change, pollution, and other issues mounting pressure on Earth’s natural systems, you want to learn how to best protect them. From science to policy to ethics, you want to examine the role humans play in these systems as both dependents and influencers. And you want to work alongside other informed and active citizens to offer sustainable solutions and lasting relationships between people and nature. You are independent and collaborative, and like hands-on experiences.

What can you do with this degree?

With a strong foundation in the natural sciences, ethics, and policy, graduates are well-prepared for any career focussed on working towards a more sustainable future. From public and government agencies to private businesses, our graduates are equipped to make an impact wherever they go. Here are just a few examples:

What will this program look like?

Whether you are on-campus or online, immerse yourself in our interdisciplinary, integrated, and hands-on program. Gain relevant and practical understanding of the scientific, political, economic, community, and social justice aspects of today’s environmental problems. Gain first-hand experience in areas like field ecology, resource management, community-based conservation, and science communication. Gain specific on-the-ground skills in community development, real-world problem solving, critical thinking, field and laboratory methods, and oral and written communication. Learn in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, like the Grand Canyon, Norway, and Kino Bay, Mexico. Focus on one of four concentrations: Marine Studies, Environmental Education, Conservation Biology, Natural History, and Ecology. Expand your studies by completing required courses through our partners with EcoLeague or CIEL. Use this degree to participate in one our accelerated Master’s degrees: Environmental Studies, Resilient and Sustainable Communities, Sustainable Food Systems, or Sustainability Management.