The complexities of human interaction with nature demand a truly interdisciplinary approach. The environmental studies (ES) major equips students with an understanding of Earth systems and the impact of humans on the biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, and couples this understanding with the scientific, political, and legal context.

Our students gain this comprehensive background through courses in biology, chemistry, geology, economics, calculus, statistics, environmental law, and environmental policy. Students also take advantage of internships, field camps, undergraduate research, and study-abroad opportunities. ES graduates work in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors; our alumni have gone on to careers in government, industry, advocacy, enforcement, education, law, and international policy. The Environmental Studies Program is funded in part through the generous support of the Heinz Endowments.

Learn more about the Environmental Studies Program.