ENVIRONMENTAL            STUDIES  MAJOR  

Department of Environment and Society

S  Are interested in the interactions between humans and nature.

S  Foundation courses in biological and social sciences, writing, mathematics, and statistics.

Environmental Studies is a flexible field of study that helps prepare students for a variety of careers that involve people and their relationship to the natural world. This degree prepares students to understand broad biological, physical, social, and political aspects of natural resource problems and environmental issues.

A major for students who…

S  Are interested in applying social sciences, such as economics or political science, to help protect the environment.

S  Want to promote environmental literacy as educators and communicators.

S  Want to learn about the natural world without a heavy science or math emphasis.

What do Environmental Studies majors study?

S  Courses exploring the human dimensions of natural resources, economics, collaborative problem solving, policy, and additional biology courses.

S  Courses in student’s chosen area of emphasis.

What kind of JOBS do graduates get?

S  Environmental communicators or educators in business, government, or non-profit organizations.

S  As advocates for environmental causes or natural resource constituencies.

S  In international programs fostering sustainable development.

S  With public land management agencies in fields such as public affairs, visitor services, policy, or planning.

For more information, contact CNR Advising at 435.797.2448, nradvise@usu.edu or http://www.cnr.usu.edu

S  Want to prepare for graduate study, law school or an MBA.