The Environmental Sustainability major brings together the natural sciences, social sciences, and cutting-edge data tools to help students understand how the Earth works—and how we can care for it. Students explore everything from biodiversity, ecology, and climate processes to the forces that shape landscapes, oceans, and weather. Whether you’re studying the emergence of life, tracking severe storms, or examining how rivers, hazards, and resources evolve, you’ll gain a deep foundation in the interconnected systems that sustain our planet.
Beyond the physical sciences, the major also examines how people, places, and policies influence environmental outcomes. Courses in environmental economics, global food systems, sustainability planning, environmental writing, and the human dimensions of climate change give students the tools to create meaningful change in communities and organizations. With advanced options in GIS, remote sensing, restoration ecology, energy systems, and more, the major empowers students to tailor their path and prepare for careers across science, policy, communication, and sustainability practice. Explore the full list of offerings to see how the curriculum can fit your interests and goals.
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