The curriculum in Environmental Studies is designed to achieve a broad understanding of the social, ethical, and scientific aspects of environmental problems, with a strong grounding in the natural sciences, and an orientation in experiential learning. Practical application projects focus on community service and global issues. Students in the major cultivate the creative imagination, precision of feeling, and clarity of thought required to contribute to the solution of environmental problems that increasingly threaten people and natural systems of the planet. Student will have the opportunity to participate in directed research or volunteer work at the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living. Students with an interest in organic farming, nature interpretation, or sustainable energy will find this opportunity of particular interest.

Environmental Studies majors and minors plan their programs in close collaboration with faculty advisors. Because many careers in environmental fields require intensive preparation in a traditional major, some students may find it advisable to consider a double major or minor in a related discipline. Students with special interest may develop individual programs of study in collaboration with advisors from appropriate disciplines. Graduates may choose to pursue graduate work in ecology or environmental science, environmental policy, environmental law, or find employment with private companies or governmental or non-governmental organizations.

Department Chair: Edward Wells
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