BA Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary program equips students with a robust foundation in environmental policy, ethics, economics, and research methods, preparing them for impactful careers in sustainability. Students then customize their learning by selecting specialized courses in areas like Sustainable Business, Water Resources, or Social Justice. The curriculum is grounded in professional experience, gained through internships, collaborative research projects, and domestic or international travel courses.
Key Program Highlights
- Hands-on professional experience with résumé-building internships at leading environmental organizations and government agencies
- Immersive domestic and international travel courses, including field research in Belize and community service in the Gulf Coast
- Customizable curriculum with expertise areas in Sustainable Business, Water Resources, Social Justice, and Energy
- A capstone year-long research thesis project developed in collaboration with faculty and industry professionals
- Preparation for diverse careers in environmental consulting, policy, nonprofit work, and sustainability coordination
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary program equips students with a robust foundation in environmental policy, ethics, economics, and research methods, preparing them for impactful careers in sustainability. Students then customize their learning by selecting specialized courses in areas like Sustainable Business, Water Resources, or Social Justice. The curriculum is grounded in professional experience, gained through internships, collaborative research projects, and domestic or international travel courses.
Key Program Highlights
- Hands-on professional experience with résumé-building internships at leading environmental organizations and government agencies
- Immersive domestic and international travel courses, including field research in Belize and community service in the Gulf Coast
- Customizable curriculum with expertise areas in Sustainable Business, Water Resources, Social Justice, and Energy
- A capstone year-long research thesis project developed in collaboration with faculty and industry professionals
- Preparation for diverse careers in environmental consulting, policy, nonprofit work, and sustainability coordination
