BS Environmental Studies

The environmental studies degree introduces students to the breadth of issues, concerns, and opportunities that arise from humans complex relationships with nature. After this broad introduction, students can focus on specific topics that can help humanity live more sustainably on the earth, such as communication, planning, policy analysis, entrepreneurship.Environmental studies majors learn about the ecology of natural areas and about the political, economic, geographic, and social aspects of nature and its management.Students focus on natural resource and environmental issues confronting society as they look for solutions that can sustain both the natural environment and human communities.