MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

The environmental studies program provides a learning environment that prepares students to understand and respond to local, regional, and global environmental challenges. The rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum fosters an understanding of the complexity of humans’ relationship with nature and an appreciation of humankind’s dependency on functioning ecosystems for survival. Through coursework, research, and community engagement, the environmental studies faculty create an environment for students that cultivates independent thinking, creative problem solving, and effective communication skills. Environmental studies graduates are well prepared for a diversity of careers or graduate studies in environmental sciences, management, consulting, or advocacy through a unique combination of course work and practical experience.

At the College of Natural and Health Sciences, students are part of a thriving learning community that spurs local, regional, and global progress. As one of these students, you'll enjoy a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced faculty members on innovative research projects in a number of fields, such as pre-health, environmental studies, exercise science, sport management, mathematics, psychology, and molecular biology.

Wherever you are on your academic or professional path, Natural and Health Sciences is your academic home for the baccalaureate degree or certificate, interdisciplinary minor, or master of science degree you need. And your hard work here is worth it. Our graduates benefit from an 87% placement rate.