Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies

BA in Environmental Studies

Students in the environmental studies program learn to research, understand, and shape the human/natural interface. Students in the bachelor of arts program come to appreciate the complex role people play in the ecology of our region and planet. Our graduates work as planners, policymakers, government officials – jobs where problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication are crucial. 

Students seeking to earn a BA in Environmental Studies can specialize in one of four areas. Students who matriculated before Fall 2021 may choose one of the following specializations or choose the program listed further down.

• Environmental Studies - Sustainable Systems

  Sustainable Systems students learn to think critically about issues of environmental law and policy, environmental planning, food systems, and natural resource management.

  You can see the Sustainable Systems coursework here.

• Environmental Studies - Economic Systems

  Economic Systems students study local, national, and world economies in order to understand how these financial flows impact people and the environment.

  You can see the Economic Systems coursework here.

• Environmental Studies - Ecosystems

  Ecosystems students spend their time examining how ecological systems work and the ways that humans impact them.

  You can see the Ecosystems coursework here.

• Environmental Studies - Earth Systems

  Earth Systems students examine the large physical systems, such as oceans, climate, and geological processes, that shape our planet.

  You can see the Earth Systems coursework here.