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DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts

CAREER IDEAS

Aquarist, Conservation Scientist, Environmental Compliance Inspector, Environmental Science Professor, Industrial Air Pollution Analyst, Outdoor Education Teacher, Park Naturalist, Urban & Regional Planner, Water Pollution Control Inspector, Zookeeper

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS

Christopher J. Pappas, Department Chair

(914) 323-1276
christopher.pappas@mville.edu

The Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability Major is an interdisciplinary major that examines environmental issues from a variety of disciplines. Students will take foundational classes in biology, ecology and chemistry in order to understand the scientific basis of global climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and human impact on our environments. Electives will focus on societal and cultural aspects of these problems, as well as historical causes, consequences, and policy responses to important environmental issues. The program also draws insights from the humanities and the social sciences to provide students with interdisciplinary critical thinking skills. The Environmental Studies and Sustainability major provides students with the capacity to understand sustainability but also the tools to effect positive changes for the future of our Earth.

Overview Requirements Faculty & Staff Pre-Health Minors

It’s one thing to understand the science of sustainability, and protecting the environment; it’s another to know what it takes to implement the policies necessary to get that done. As an environmental studies major, you’ll get the background in both. In addition to classes in chemistry and biology, you’ll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of politics, sociology, and other disciplines that will shape your vision of the field. This interdisciplinary program combines classroom experience with fieldwork – much of which will take place right on campus within the Ohnell Environmental Park – in addition to off-campus field trips to local reserves and field sites.  

The fieldwork will help prepare you for the research project which will begin your third year and ends with a paper and presentation at the end of your senior year. You will pick a faculty advisor, and conduct research alongside a faculty mentor during your final year.