Program Overview

B.S. in Environmental Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation provides students with the theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in ecology, conservation biology, and natural resources they need to address natural resource management and conservation issues.

Program Description

Environmental Studies emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding relationships between humans and the physical world and centers social justice. Students learn what individuals and organizations are doing and can do to protect the environment for themselves, future generations, and other living beings and ecosystems. Students participate in an internship and take a senior seminar, gaining experience in community engagement and preparing for future environmental careers.

Program Details

Students pursuing the B.S. in Environmental Studies deepen their understanding of ecology, conservation biology, statistics, and natural resource management and gain a solid background in both quantitative and qualitative problem-solving techniques. Students choose additional coursework in ecology, biodiversity studies, applied methods, and management of specific resources.

Key Components

• Internship requirement
• Senior seminar
• Coursework in ecology, conservation biology, statistics, and natural resource management
• Additional coursework in ecology, biodiversity studies, applied methods, and management of specific resources

Research Areas

The program focuses on natural resource management and conservation, with an emphasis on ecology, conservation biology, and social justice.

Areas of Focus

• Ecology
• Conservation biology
• Natural resource management
• Social justice