环境研究专业拥有文学学士学位，旨在为学生提供分析和交流技能以及理解和解决复杂环境问题所必需的广泛背景。该专业还为学生提供了在感兴趣的特定领域内进行重点学习的机会。仅在科学，技术，社会或政治领域就无法解决环境问题。因此，该课程是跨学科的，融合了社会科学，工程学，自然科学和人文学科的原理和方法论。目标是解决定义和围绕环境问题的复杂科学，法律，政治，社会经济和道德问题。环境研究专业为学生提供了在以下领域的进一步教育和入门级就业的准备：公共利益科学与倡导，环境保护，法律，新闻，管理，电视纪录片制作，生态旅游，人口
The Environmental Studies major, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, is designed to provide students with the analytical and communication skills and the broad background necessary to understand and address complex environmental issues. The major also offers the opportunity for students to carry out focused study within a specific area of interest. Environmental issues are not resolved in the scientific, technological, social, or political arenas alone. The curriculum is, therefore, interdisciplinary and integrates principles and methodologies from the social sciences, engineering, the natural sciences, and humanities. The goal is to address the complex scientific, legal, political, socioeconomic and ethical issues that define and surround environmental issues. The major in Environmental Studies prepares the student for further education and entry-level employment in areas such as public interest science and advocacy, environmental conservation, law, journalism, management, television documentary production, ecotourism, population studies, and public service including public health.<br><br>To demonstrate depth of learning, an area of concentration is required of all students in the major. Additionally, a research course, an internship, or field study is an essential part of the curriculum to provide real-world experience in an appropriate subject area. The Environmental Studies major is administered by the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. A Living Learning Center and a minor, with a residential component, are also available. A lounge and study area are also available within the Living Learning Center for commuter students enrolled in the major or minor. The Living Learning Center, which is part of the Science and Society College, offers special programs, such as a seminar series showcasing faculty research and selected courses in the major and minor. Students may not pursue the minor in conjunction with the major.