Program Description
The Environmental Studies program, established in 1998, provides an innovative
multidisciplinary approach for undergraduate students interested in the broad span of
environmental topics while providing a strong foundation in either a B.A. degree in
Environmental Studies or a B.S. degree in Environmental Science.

The program is designed to meet pressing needs in the workforce and the urban
community, producing college graduates who are broadly educated in issues of the
environment and who can communicate effectively. The core of the program consists of
a unique blend of required courses supplemented by key electives dependent upon the
particular interests and needs of students. Required courses span the fields of biological,
physical, social sciences & the humanities.

New Minor in Sustainability
The Environmental Studies Minor in Sustainability provides students a foundation for understanding Earth systems and sustainable thinking. Students develop the tools for applying sustainable concepts in planning and design. The applied project or internship is an important required aspect of the minor giving students the opportunity to put into action concepts learned. This minor is open to students from all majors and it may be obtained with a minimum of 18 semester hours chosen from the following six thematic areas: Applied Project or Internship; Earth Systems and Resources; Sustainable Thinking; Sustainable Planning and Policy; Sustainable Design; and Analytical Tools.