1. Warren Wilson College
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. Major in Environmental Policy and Justice

Major in Environmental Policy and Justice

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Warren Wilson College

Program Overview

In addition to the core Environmental Studies courses, you'll engage in advanced study of environmental law, environmental economics, and public health or planning. Round-out your experience with electives you choose, within topics ranging from natural resource conservation to peace and justice studies to the arts. In the end, you'll pull your work together in a capstone colloquium designed specifically for this concentration.If you take on this concentration, you will be challenged to produce a major work of original research, then present it in writing and in a public presentation on campus. The best of these have been used as springboards for competitive internships, fellowships, and graduate programs. Most of all, these projects often make a real and meaningful difference through engagement with our community partners and local government.

Program Key Stats

$37500
Rolling


Eligibility Criteria

2.6
33
80

1190
6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

: In order for students to declare a major or minor in Environmental Studies, they must have completed 32 credit hours and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Transfer students must have completed one semester at Warren Wilson College to declare a major in Environmental Studies and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher during that semester. Students within Environmental Studies must turn in a proposal written in consultation with a faculty advisor and turned in to the advisor.

Career Options

  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors
  • Water/Wastewater Engineers
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • City and Regional Planning Aides
  • Sustainability Specialists
  • Risk Management Specialists

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