Program Overview

School of Environment, Society & Sustainability

The School of Environment, Society & Sustainability is part of the College of Social and Behavioral Science. The school offers various programs and research opportunities in the field of environmental sustainability.

Undergraduate Programs

• Advising: The school provides advising services to undergraduate students.
• ENVST Degrees: The school offers degrees in Environmental Studies.
• Geog Degrees: The school offers degrees in Geography.
• GIS Degrees: The school offers degrees in Geographic Information Systems.
• Internship / Research / Thesis Requirements: Students can participate in internships, research projects, and thesis work.
• Living Learning Community: The school offers a living learning community for students.
• Graduation: The school provides information on graduation requirements and procedures.
• Scholarships: The school offers scholarships to undergraduate students.
• SCIF: The school provides information on the Student Credit Investment Fund.
• Student Groups: The school has various student groups and organizations.

Graduate Programs

• Overview: The school provides an overview of its graduate programs.
• Why Grad School at the U: The school explains why students should choose its graduate programs.
• Geography MS: The school offers a Master of Science degree in Geography.
• Geography PhD: The school offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geography.
• MSGIS: The school offers a Master of Science degree in Geographic Information Systems.
• Application Information: The school provides information on the application process for graduate programs.
• Advising: The school provides advising services to graduate students.
• Funding Opportunities: The school offers funding opportunities to graduate students.
• Forms: The school provides various forms for graduate students.

Research

• Research Topics: The school conducts research in various topics related to environmental sustainability.
• Labs: The school has various laboratories and research facilities.

Careers

• Resources & Listings: The school provides resources and job listings for students and alumni.
• Where are our Graduates?: The school provides information on the career paths of its graduates.

News

• Student Achievements: The school highlights the achievements of its students.
• Blog: The school has a blog that features news and updates on its programs and research.

Air, Water & Health

The Air, Water & Health program focuses on the challenges of sustaining good quality air and water, the influence of degraded resources, and options for maintaining clean air and water.

ENVST5559 - Capstone: Air, Water, & Health Sustainability

This course reviews and critiques prevailing theories and models of environmental and sustainability studies. Students assess the success of various approaches towards sustainability in various sectors of society pertaining to air and water resources and their effect on the health of humans and other biota. Students reflect on their role as responsible citizens and members of the job market and practice skills needed in both areas. The course includes a group project that contributes to a more sustainable University of Utah campus.