Meet the Department of Environment and Sustainability

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The Department of Environment and Sustainability works to help solve the most complex socioecological problems that face humankind today. Explore, experience, and understand the intricate human-natural systems that keep our planet thriving.

Explore the World with the Department of Environment and Sustainability

We're all about giving you hands-on, real-world experiences to help you understand the environment like never before.

  • Field-based Coursework: Dive into classes and labs focused on natural resources and management.
  • Faculty Research: Team up with professors to tackle scientific and social environmental challenges.
  • Environmental Internships: Get practical skills with internships in environmental resources, policy, education, and sustainability.
  • Ecology Expeditions/Study Abroad Programs: Travel nationally and internationally to study unique ecosystems and sustainability practices.

Discover Your Future with Us

In the Department of Environment and Sustainability, our degree programs are all about blending different subjects and getting hands-on experience. You'll build a strong foundation and gain real-world skills across various fields, setting you up for exciting career opportunities.

Imagine combining what you learn in class with internships and other real-life projects. By the time you graduate, you'll be more than ready to tackle whatever comes next. Our alumni thrive in roles at government agencies, non-profits, and corporations, thanks to the comprehensive preparation they receive here.

Degrees

  • BS in Environmental Studies
  • BA in Environmental Sustainability
  • BS in Environmental Science
  • MA in Sustainability Leadership 
  • MS in Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
  • PhD in Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Minors

  • Minor in Environmental Studies
  • Minor in Sustainability