11 Human Ecology Degree Programs

At present, there is a consensus that just having a comprehensive understanding of the planet’s natural system does not suffice. It is necessary to understand the complex interactions between the socio-economic system and the vital planetary systems which provide society with ecosystem and natural services. The Social Ecology doctoral programme contributes to the development of the environmental approaches characteristic in their interdisciplinary nature. The goal of the programme is the advancement of knowledge, which should contribute to the creation of a theoretical base from within the strategy of making economic, social, and cultural development sustainable, especially from an environmental perspective.

The MSc in Prosperity, People and Planet offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding global challenges related to sustainable development. Students explore how economic growth, social well-being, and environmental health are interconnected. …

The Master in Design for One Health focuses on the close relationship of influence between the human being and the environment, under the term 'One Health', offering a global, comprehensive and multidisciplinary vision of health.

The Human Ecology Environmental Science Ph.D. program focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex interactions between humans and their natural environment. It prepares stude...

All COA students study human ecology, the investigation of the relations between humans and their environments.

The Human Ecology M.P.S. program with a focus on Fiber Science & Apparel Design offers students a chance to explore the science behind fibers, textiles, and clothing. It combines coursework in materia...

The Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences prepares students for a variety of careers focused on improving people's lives in their homes, communities, and workplaces. The program covers m...

Drawing on fields such as anthropology, geography, sociology and economic history, the programme provides interdisciplinary perspectives and analytical tools for communicating about problems of sustainability. It represents an important complement to technological and natural science approaches by focusing on the cultural dimensions of consumption and resource use and social science perspectives on the global distribution of environmental problems. This programme is unique in combining perspectives on sustainability from the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. It brings together lecturers and students from various backgrounds in discussions about human-environmental relations.

We will elucidate the functions of the mind and mind not only through the words and actions that are expressed but also through unconscious quests such as dreams and images. Practical training at hospitals, facilities, schools, etc. is substantial.

An introduction to human biological and cultural evolution. Students will examine the fossil record for human evolution as well as the behaviour of non-human primates in an attempt to understand what meakes us human. Discoveries by archaeologists are also reviewed in tracing human cultural developments from the earliest stone tools to the emergence of the first civilizations.

The Alaska Native Governance (ANGov) program is meant for future leaders of Alaska. Your study begins with seminars focusing on Alaska Native cultures, histories, and the various governance systems through which Alaska Native experiences are shaped.