BA Sustainability and Environmental Policy

Renewable clean energy, pesticide regulation, green space cultivation and other sustainable initiatives protect our planet’s ecosystems, maintain its natural resources and enhance the quality of human life around the world. In the BA in Sustainability and Environmental Policy, you’ll connect the complex subjects of sustainability, economics, environmental science and environmental law and policy as you explore the scientific, social and cultural aspects of our most prevalent environmental issues.

Through an interdisciplinary lens, you’ll learn to perform statistical analysis, conduct environmental sustainability research and develop ethical solutions that enable humanity to better coexist with the natural world. The program culminates in a transdisciplinary capstone project in which you’ll explore an environmental topic you find most meaningful.

Experiential learning is emphasized throughout this program and offered in regional, national and international settings. These opportunities include study abroad, faculty-led international courses and field research in environmental biology, chemistry or engineering related to sustainability and environmental policy. Others are made available through university partnerships and special programs and include participation in an environmental policy fellowship in Washington, D.C., to work with nonprofits or governmental agencies. These experiences can also be completed as part of your capstone project.