Environmental StudiesBachelor of Arts
Why study Environmental Studies at Gustavus?
We live on a planet where living things exist in complex and dynamic relationships with air, water, soil, land, and each other. As an Environmental Studies major, you will learn to be a participant in and advocate for the building of a more just and sustainable world.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences will be on your class schedule.
- ENV-243Hydrology and Water Resources
- ENV-350Political Ecology
- ENV-336Urban and Regional Analysis
- ENV-250Environment and Society
“leader”
Professor Julie Bartley, Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences Department Faculty
What can I do with a degree in Environmental Studies?
The Environmental Studies major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Management
- Soil Science
- Stream Restoration
- Land Use Planning
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