Why Environmental Studies?
Environmental Studies prepares you for a wide range of environmental careers.
There is no “typical” environmental job. What is typical of environmental jobs is teamwork. A key skill for environmental professionals is the ability to contribute to teams by working productively with others.
That’s why Environmental Studies provides a “T-shaped” skillset: it emphasizes breadth on top of depth.
It gives you in-depth knowledge of environmental topics through:
- Electives
- Independent research
- Maybe a second major or a minor
But you also gain the breadth and collaborative skills necessary for environmental careers by:
- Studying multiple fields
- Working with students and faculty who take varied approaches to the environment
- Communicating interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental problems
You will love this program if you...
Are passionate about:
- Climate change
- Conservation and biodiversity
- Sustainable energy
- Protecting natural resources
- Environmental policy
- Environmental justice
Hope to pursue a career in:
- Public service with a government agency
- Advocacy with a non-profit or NGO
- Green business
- Environmental law
- City or regional planning
- Environmental reporting/communications
