The Environmental Studies Department offers an interdisciplinary major program leading to a bachelor of arts degree. The major focuses on the sustainability of human and ecological systems, with special emphasis on the topics of sustainable agriculture, the conservation of biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and the design of policies and institutions to reconcile environmental and social priorities. The faculty work on these issues on spatial scales ranging from local to regional to global.

Why major in environmental studies?

Students learn how to move towards a more sustainable future for human and ecological systems. Courses in environmental studies provide training in critical thinking, writing, quantitative skills, how to manage projects and work in teams, and other skills highly valued in all careers. The Department has an internship program to provide students with meaningful experience to complement their studies. Environmental Studies alumni are making a difference in conservation organizations, habitat restoration, sustainable agriculture, environmental mediation, biodiversity research and many other areas.