BA in Environmental Studies

The BA in Environmental Studies offers courses in natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, which will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human interaction with the natural environment, emerging environmental problems and potential solutions. The B.A. degree in Environmental Studies provides students with a holistic education on environmental topics that includes the natural and social sciences as well as the humanities. The degree allows students to connect with present and emerging environmental problems in a uniquely interdisciplinary manner, and will prepare them for positions in environmental management and in environmentally themed non-profit organizations, to bring an environmental perspective to any career, as well as preparing them for further studies. The degree is focused on the comprehensive study of human interaction with the natural environment. The B.A. degree offers students a choice of two concentrations: A standard concentration and a sustainability concentration. Within the sustainability concentration, students can further choose an urban sustainability focus. Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to: Understand how the natural world functions as an interconnected system consisting of the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere. Understand how these interconnected systems affect human wellbeing and in turn, how humans impact the natural world. Understand and critically evaluate the science behind the complex environmental problems that humans currently face both locally and globally. Understand the challenges and opportunities associated with different landscapes ranging from densely urban to wilderness with a focus on urban sustainability. Identify the scientific, political, economic, social and ethical components of both the causes and solutions to environmental issues. Put into practice interdisciplinary skills gained in fields encompassing communication, the social sciences and humanities. Articulate the relationship between global poverty, security, social justice, and environmental degradation. Career Options - Aquatic ecology, Compliance, Ecotourism, Education, Environmental consulting, Groundwater protection, International forestry planning, Natural resource management, Park operations and maintenance, Recreation planning, Wetlands protection, Wildlife data management.