Program Overview
This environmental studies program prepares students to address sustainability challenges by combining science, social sciences, and humanities. Through coursework and research, students develop skills in advocacy, critical thinking, and data analysis to promote environmental stewardship and policy change. With a focus on the intersection of science and society, graduates are equipped for careers in environmental fields such as sustainability, lobbying, and park management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Prepare to make a positive difference in the environment and sustainability by understanding how science intersects with society, government and the decisions that people make each day. This program is perfect for students interested in climate change and the environment. You'll also learn how people and societies work, helping you understand how to develop policies and programs that make the world more sustainable.
Careers:
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future. Potential Careers: Sustainability Officer, Lobbyist, Park Ranger Job Titles of Alumni: Environmental Health Manager, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Manager Average Alumni Salary: Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $72,362 Workplace Settings: Earth Sciences, Biology, Social Work, Climatology Employers of Alumni: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Midlands Environmental Consultants, USDA
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Program Highlights:
- Green Quad: Live in an exclusive learning community on campus that is committed to sustainability and interaction.
- Environmental Framework: Gain a solid understanding of the intersection of science and social aspects set in an environmental framework.
- Beyond the Classroom: Conduct research alongside fellow students and professors. What You’ll Study: You will explore climate, water, weather, energy, health and sustainability together with courses in the natural sciences. Courses in social sciences, arts and humanities round out your holistic education. With a focus on hypothesis-driven research, you'll gain skills in communication, data analysis, problem solving and ethical considerations. Building Skills:
- Advocacy: Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
- Attention to Detail: Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
- Evaluate Policies: Examining their impact and effectiveness in achieving specific goals or objectives
- Manage Risk: Identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate or prevent negative outcomes Advanced Degrees:
- Master's Earth and Environmental Resources Management, M.E.E.R.M. College of Arts and Sciences
- Combination Degree | Master's | Doctorate Earth and Environmental Resources Management and Law, M.E.E.R.M. & J.D. College of Arts and Sciences Joseph F. Rice School of Law "What I love about environmental studies as a major is that it’s so interdisciplinary. I’ve taken so many different classes and overcome the challenges of learning different sciences. Emma Sylves-Berry
