Environmental studies as an academic field is only a few decades old, but the concept is ancient. We interact continuously with our surroundings, and we benefit deeply from understanding that interaction. But while the environment has always shaped human life and culture, we also shape the environment — and never more so than today, in an era of rapid technological change and population growth.
Students in environmental studies develop a variety of tools and perspectives by doing coursework in several disciplines. After completing a series of foundation courses, majors select a more specific track to follow: humanities, social sciences or natural sciences. Working closely with distinguished faculty members in biology, geosciences, government, economics, anthropology, philosophy, English and other disciplines, majors investigate environmental issues and attitudes with rigor and imagination — and emerge ready to make a difference.
The broad interdisciplinary focus of the environmental studies major means that students develop their own course of study. To do so, each student works closely with a faculty advisor to plan individual coursework. The environmental studies core faculty is made up of accomplished teachers and scholars from seven different programs.
Environmental studies courses explore big ideas in small classes, where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Science-based courses in the program — in biology, chemistry and geosciences — are taught in Hamilton's new Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
A minor in environmental studies is a fascinating, practical complement to almost any major. The flexible curriculum allows you to adapt the five-course minor to a wide range of disciplines and interests, from philosophy and religion to political activism to scientific research.
The broad interdisciplinary focus of the environmental studies major means that students develop their own course of study. To do so, each student works closely with a faculty advisor to plan individual coursework. The environmental studies core faculty is made up of accomplished teachers and scholars from seven different programs.
Environmental studies courses explore big ideas in small classes, where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Science-based courses in the program — in biology, chemistry and geosciences — are taught in Hamilton's new Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
A minor in environmental studies is a fascinating, practical complement to almost any major. The flexible curriculum allows you to adapt the five-course minor to a wide range of disciplines and interests, from philosophy and religion to political activism to scientific research.
The broad interdisciplinary focus of the environmental studies major means that students develop their own course of study. To do so, each student works closely with a faculty advisor to plan individual coursework. The environmental studies core faculty is made up of accomplished teachers and scholars from seven different programs.
Environmental studies courses explore big ideas in small classes, where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Science-based courses in the program — in biology, chemistry and geosciences — are taught in Hamilton's new Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
A minor in environmental studies is a fascinating, practical complement to almost any major. The flexible curriculum allows you to adapt the five-course minor to a wide range of disciplines and interests, from philosophy and religion to political activism to scientific research.
The broad interdisciplinary focus of the environmental studies major means that students develop their own course of study. To do so, each student works closely with a faculty advisor to plan individual coursework. The environmental studies core faculty is made up of accomplished teachers and scholars from seven different programs.
Environmental studies courses explore big ideas in small classes, where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Science-based courses in the program — in biology, chemistry and geosciences — are taught in Hamilton's new Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
A minor in environmental studies is a fascinating, practical complement to almost any major. The flexible curriculum allows you to adapt the five-course minor to a wide range of disciplines and interests, from philosophy and religion to political activism to scientific research.
