Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

"This major is definitely needed today when you consider the current unsustainable energy policies and practices,
failing ecosystems, and pollution - not to mention the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
I hope to make a positive contribution to at least some of these issues to the benefit of humanity."
-Alumni Quote

The Gulf Oil Spill. Global Climate Change. Drought and Water Supply. Each of these topics illustrates the need for students to understand many dimensions of Earth and environmental issues, including natural science, policy, and social science. This Bachelor of Arts program provides students with a foundation in Earth system science, along with other disciplines in the natural and social sciences to make a real difference in society.

Highlights of the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Program

• Scientific, socioeconomic, and policy aspects of environmental problems
• Graduates are prepared for careers in government, non-profit, and private industry that involve both science and policy
• Classes in local and global environmental issues, sustainability, and climate change
• Senior project in sustainability