Dr John Sakulich, Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Dr. Eve Passerini, Program Director, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Interest in environmental issues such as climate change, resource depletion, habitat destruction, biological extinction, global economic development, and urbanization, is expanding. The Environmental Studies program focuses on these and other environmental issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies major, housed in the Center for Integrative Learning, emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the fields of environmental studies. This degree program is recommended for students considering careers or further education in environmental law, environmental sociology, environmental economics, environmental policy, secondary education, or environmental journalism.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science major, housed in the Department of Biology, emphasizes the natural sciences in understanding the environment and environmental issues. This degree program is recommended for students considering careers or further education in wildlife management, environmental health, science secondary education, environmental biology, environmental engineering, or forestry.

The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies major, housed in the Center for Integrative Learning, emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the fields of environmental studies. This degree program is recommended for students considering careers or further education in environmental law, environmental sociology, environmental economics, environmental policy, secondary education, or environmental journalism.