Environmental Science BS And Environmental Studies BA (BA, BS)

Binghamton University’s Environmental Studies Program seeks to prepare each student for life as a citizen and as a leader, who is equipped to understand and address the complex environmental challenges facing our communities, nations, and planet. Graduates of our program (with either a BA in Environmental Studies or a BS in Environmental Science) will be able to tackle environmental and societal concerns in four critical areas.

• Critical thinking skills for understanding and confronting problems that involve the intersection between the natural and human worlds at multiple scales
• Fundamental knowledge about the three E’s of sustainability: environment, economics, and equity
• Methodological training for generating and analyzing data needed to investigate, explain, and mitigate environmental issues and problems
• Communication abilities to share information with technical and non-technical audiences

Students who pursue a BS in environmental science or a BA in environmental studies may specialize in ecosystems, earth systems, economic systems, or sustainability systems.

Internships, Research Opportunities, and More

• Internship opportunities are available at a variety of local agencies such as the Broome County Health Department, Broome County Parks and Recreation, Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES), New York Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow (NYNEST) and Binghamton University Nature Preserve.
• Students can intern in their hometown, county, state, and federal agencies such as the National Park Service or the EPA, or with nonprofit groups.
• Students also have numerous opportunities to work in the field. Students do fieldwork as part of labs, discussion sections or research projects.

Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), is the #1 public university in New York. We are a mid-sized university of 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including over 1,500 international students from over 100 countries. Binghamton provides top tier education in six schools and 130+ academic programs, with several exclusive honors programs and world-class research opportunities for students in every major.

On campus, there’s always something to do, with 21 NCAA Division I teams and 450+ student-led clubs and organizations. Binghamton University is nestled in picturesque rolling hills just minutes from a vibrant downtown area where students can explore the arts, local restaurants, and professional sports. We are just a few hours from major urban centers such as New York City, Boston, and Toronto, and our award-winning career center connects students to opportunities around the country and around the world.

Binghamton offers countless resources to support students learning and excelling both within and outside of the classroom. Combined with an affordable price, Binghamton University consistently earns a best value ranking among US universities.