BA in Environmental Policy
Well-designed public policies are critical in maintaining and restoring a healthy environment. Public policies influence air and water quality, land use, biodiversity, and public health and shape crucial efforts to fight climate change. Our environmental policy program prepares students to craft and implement public policies that promote ecological conservation, environmental justice, and innovation toward a green economy.
Students in environmental policy learn how well-crafted public policies can promote environmental sustainability.
Program Highlights
- An emphasis on ethics and social justice in public policy
- The opportunity to engage directly with environmental policy through service-learning, including internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad.
- A focus on the human dimensions of global inequities
- Learning that inspires meaningful action and thoughtful solutions
What You'll Learn
- A solid foundational understanding of environmental science
- The ability to analyze policies and assess their implications for sustainability
- A working knowledge of the policy-making process and opportunities to influence it
- The skills to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in environmental decision-making
Careers
This program provides a foundation for careers in
- Local, state, and national government
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Environmental policy consulting
You'll also be well-positioned for opportunities in the advanced study of environmental policy, public administration, urban and regional planning, natural resource management, or law.
Curriculum
Environmental Policy students complete coursework spanning a variety of disciplines pertinent to the understanding of environmental issues.
Visit the course catalog to view the curriculum.
Admission
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in this program on your application. For more information, see the following resources:
- Apply Now (Online Application)
- Contact Undergrad Admission
- First-Year Admissions
- Transfer Admissions
- Request Information
- Schedule a Visit
Well-designed public policies are critical in maintaining and restoring a healthy environment. Public policies influence air and water quality, land use, biodiversity, and public health and shape crucial efforts to fight climate change. Our environmental policy program prepares students to craft and implement public policies that promote ecological conservation, environmental justice, and innovation toward a green economy.
Curriculum
Environmental Policy students complete coursework spanning a variety of disciplines pertinent to the understanding of environmental issues.
Visit the course catalog to view the curriculum.
Admission
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in this program on your application. For more information, see the following resources:
- Apply Now (Online Application)
- Contact Undergrad Admission
- First-Year Admissions
- Transfer Admissions
- Request Information
- Schedule a Visit