Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Become an ecologically literate citizen of our earth by studying environmental science. Our courses are uniquely designed and utilize experts not just from the sciences, but many departments across campus.Our curriculum is developed to ensure students look at the field through an interdisciplinary lens. The program utilizes the expertise of biology, political science, art, and history faculty members. Students do hands-on field studies and have exceptional opportunities to travel and study abroad.Majors can choose from the following concentrations: Natural Sciences, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Studies, Contract and Environmental Humanities. Students majoring in environmental and sustainability studies pursue diverse programs of study depending on which concentration they choose and which particular courses they take as electives within their concentration.The program is administered by a faculty steering committee. Each student seeking the major or minor should contact one of the program chairs for advisement in the environmental and sustainability studies program.