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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.

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Overview

Designed for action-oriented students, our B.A. in Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability emphasizes the scientific understanding of our current environmental challenges and how to implement necessary policies to bring about effective change. Because of this attention to the science of sustainability, the humanities, and social sciences, students majoring in environmental studies will be well versed in both the scientific and the socio-political implications of climate change. 

In addition to traditional coursework, students participate in fieldwork to gain invaluable hands-on experience and follow where their academic interests may lead. Fieldwork takes place both on and off campus at Manhattanville’s Ohnell Environmental Park and local reserves and field sites. 

For the culmination of their environmental studies bachelor’s degree, students use their fieldwork experience in a final research project. Guided by a faculty mentor, students complete a research paper and presentation during their final year in the environmental studies program.