Apr 30, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Environmental Studies and Sustainability


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The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ESS) offers a multi-disciplinary array of courses, with a focus on Social Sciences, to prepare students for environmental jobs and graduate studies.  The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge in human-environmental systems and issues, data analysis, field skills, political/economic systems, writing, and communication.  Students will be prepared for careers with governmental agencies, private businesses, consulting firms, and non-profit organizations.  A minor outside the Geography Department is required. The GIS certificate program is strongly recommended in addition to a minor.

Learning Outcomes 

Required 300/400 level courses


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