Solving environmental problems requires an integration of discipline specific knowledge with an appreciation of the linkages between the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Cornell‘s Environmental Studies program includes faculty with diverse interests and skills from across the liberal arts, and a curriculum highlighted by a variety of coordinated courses and off-campus programs.
Interdisciplinary Learning The recently developed Introduction...
The Environmental Studies program prepares students who are majoring in History and Government, Biology or Natural Science for employment with non-governmental organizations, government agencies, consulting firms, or companies involved in research and development. The specialization consists of courses selected from three areas: government and policy studies, science, and interdisciplinary courses in environmental studies offered by the History and...
In recent decades, issues related to the environment have emerged as key concerns at local, national, and international levels. The new Environmental Studies Concentration, developed in December 2007, is designed to give students a broad exposure to a range of environmental issues and to provide multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the complexity of factors that affect the environment and our understanding of it....
Environmental studies at Denison ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY INQUIRY into the relationship between humans and the environment. It draws on work in natural science, life science, social science, humanities and the arts, to help students gain a deeper understanding, both of the environmental problems facing the world and of proactive opportunities for change.
Dickinson's environmental-studies department, one of the oldest and best established in the country, is remarkable for its range of activities. Sample opportunities include working with communities on environmental justice issues, participating in field and laboratory research on forest responses to environmental stresses and working at the Dickinson College Farm. Students choose either a B.S. in environmental science or a B.A. in environmental studies...
If you like hands-on learning, the environmental studies major at Dordt College may be the place for you. Our environmental studies students recently designed a restoration plan for a wetland ecosystem on Dordt‘s campus, and incoming students will have the opportunity to learn from and help manage this wetland area and the surrounding uplands.
Field trips are an integral part of Dordt‘s environmental studies courses, with visits to national wildlife...
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The interdisciplinary degree prepares students in a liberal arts tradition to understand the connections between human beings and the Earth's environment. The program will enable students to understand and engage in the intersection of social and natural sciences that produces environmental policy. Students will develop expertise in decision-making, policy formulation and implementation, the natural sciences, adaptive management,...
The Environmental Studies and Sustainability program provides students with the in-depth knowledge, multidisciplinary perspectives, and critical skills needed to address the complex environmental problems of today and of the future. The ESS major explores disruptions to Earth‘s global life-support systems, threats to biotic and human communities, and both the obstacles to and the promise of environmental sustainability. The major is designed with...
The B.S. in Urban Environmental Studies is a multi-disciplinary program designed to provide students with both a technical grounding in environmental science as well as a strong emphasis in social science in order to prepare students for environmental policy careers.
Students in the Environmental Studies Program can choose from
Two majors: Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS)
BA Environmental Studies is a good major choice for those who plan on entering fields such as law, journalism, public policy or business. The course requirements for this major (BA curriculum) leave more room for a double major in a non-science field.
BS Environmental Studies (BS curriculum) is the best choice for those who...
Biology, sociology and peacebuilding professors work closely together to offer programs of study that focus on forward-thinking sustainability practices. Students select from two tracks of study within an environmental sustainability major:
the environmental science track, focused on "traditional" environmental science courses from the disciplines of ecology, chemistry and physiology. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of environmental research...
DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES 1. To provide an opportunity for the student to become familiar with the principal phenomena of life and to foster the continuous development of understanding and proficiency in the biological sciences.
2. To provide training in molecular, cellular, organismal, ecological, and environmental Biology and to assist the student in the application of the knowledge acquired in collateral preparation in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
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Environmental Economics, Policy, and Management students combine in-depth study of the natural sciences with economics, law and other social sciences. They serve effectively as members of interdisciplinary teams involved in resource and environmental management, planning, and analysis.
An EEPM major is designed for individuals who desire to "make a difference " when it comes to wise, efficient, and productive management of public and private natural...
What We Offer We prepare students for careers related to medicine, environmental biology, laboratory research, and education. Science is the study of God‘s works. As Christians, we are privileged to seek to wisely use this knowledge to serve others in the name of Christ.
B.A. in Environmental Studies. Interdisciplinary preparation for law, regulatory and policy work....
The environmental studies major will provide students with an educational specialty grounded in the subjects and issues related to the natural environment and the relationship of the human being to the natural environment. The major offers the breadth and depth of interdisciplinary inquiry, integrating knowledge across the natural sciences, behavioral sciences, and humanities. The major develops analytical tools and skills for understanding the...
Geography is the study of place in the same way that history is the study of time. Geographers look at the ways that phenomena are distributed in different locations, the ways they are connected, and the ways they combine to make individual places unique. The things geographers study are diverse, from climate and landforms to cultural and economic patterns. Geography is both a natural science and a social science, and geographers look for interactions...
Integrate your education with global responsibility. With your Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Ashford University, you demonstrate your understanding of complex cultural, social, and environmental issues at levels both local and global.
An increasing sense of global urgency has created a demand for environmental experts. As a professional...
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