Environmental Studies and Sustainability

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Environmental Science along with Environmental Studies and Sustainability are interdisciplinary fields that draw upon information obtained from many areas of knowledge including the sciences, mathematics, philosophy, political science and economics. They are, by nature, global in scope because environmental issues transcend geopolitical boundaries. Both majors stress collaborative study with faculty, internships, and a hands‐on approach while developing a working knowledge of tools specific to the field. The curriculum centers on examining how the natural world functions and the use of information from diverse sources to examine the human impact on our environment.

The Environmental Studies and Sustainability program focuses on developing the skills necessary to be successful in the field of environmental studies and sustainability. Whether you are interested in working with environmental advocacy organizations, working in the field of environmental and public policy, or working in the emerging discipline of sustainability, examining how organizations, businesses, and communities are addressing the environmental issues of the 21st century‐‐ students are prepared for employment directly after graduation or going into related advanced study and graduate programs.

The Environmental Studies major is intended for students interested in careers related to environmental policy, environmental education (nature centers, parks and recreation), environmental law (pre‐law), and work with non‐profit organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Environmental Studies and Sustainability program in the B.A. track should be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency applying fundamental principles, concepts and laws to solve real‐world problems.
• Critically read, abstract and interpret research.
• Communicate knowledge in the field orally and in writing, in a clear and effective manner.
• Write research proposals and reports in the style of the field.
• Carry out a research project in the field.
• Synthesize ideas, trends, and policies from other fields as they relate to Environmental Science and Sustainability.

Programs

• Environmental Studies and Sustainability, B.A.

Courses

All undergraduate courses are 4 credits unless otherwise noted.

• ES 1110 - Environmental Science: A Global Concern (SUS)
• ES 1120 - Environmental Science Practicum (SUS)
• ES 1200 - Sustainable Gardening (SUS)
• ES 1227 - Animal Tracking (SUS)
• ES 2300 - Principles of Sustainability (SUS)
• ES 2410 - Environmental Ethics (SUS)
• ES 2550 (EC 2550) - Environmental Economics and Management (SUS)
• ES 2990 - Topics in Environmental Science (SUS)
• ES 3000 - Careers in Environmental Science (SUS)
• ES 3255 - Environmental Policy (SUS)
• ES 3300 - Environmental Research Methods (SUS)
• ES 3350 - Introduction to Soil Science (SUS)
• ES 3550 - Water Resources (SUS)
• ES 3655 - Solid Waste Management (SUS)
• ES 3850 - Geographic Information Systems (SUS)
• ES 4000 - Senior Thesis (SUS)
• ES 4680 - Energy and the Environment (SUS)
• ES 4810 - Directed Study in Environmental Science (SUS)
• ES 4830 - Independent Study in Environmental Science (SUS)
• ES 4910 - Environmental Science and Sustainability Internship (SUS)

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