Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies

Environmental studies combines several different disciplines including science, politics, economics and ethics to understand the relationship between human beings and their environment, and help solve complex problems. The program focuses on the complex interrelationship among fields that impact environmental ideas, including science, politics, economics, ethics, and aesthetics. It broadens both science and non-science majors’ environmental education in ways that can help everyone prepare for future careers in the fields of environmental policy or education. For students who are planning careers in science or engineering, the program provides crucial background for understanding the social contexts in which their work will take place.