Quinnipiac University BA Environmental Studies
Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University

BA Environmental Studies

Hamden, USA

BA

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BA in Environmental Studies explores the complex interactions between humans and the environment. You'll engage with topics such as climate change, sustainability, and conservation, aiming to develop critical thinking and analytical skills applicable in real-world contexts.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse careers in environmental policy, conservation, urban planning, and education, among others. This degree prepares you for impactful roles in organizations focused on environmental issues.

Designed to be intentionally integrated and completed alongside any major at Quinnipiac, the BA in Environmental Studies (Co-Major) gives you the experience and expertise to address the effects of climate change, water pollution, waste disposal and other prominent environmental challenges in a range of professional fields.

In the Environmental Studies Co-Major (BA) program, you’ll build a strong foundation in environmental science, ethics, statistics, sustainable development, geography and culture while exploring environmental challenges from multiple disciplinary perspectives. If you are passionate about a specialized field such as environmental communications, business sustainability, environmental public health, biostatistics, environmental law or environmental engineering, the integration of your primary major with the environmental studies co-major will allow you to pursue that passion.

Declaring this co-major as part of your program designates you with a double degree, giving you the benefit of graduating with two bachelor’s degrees—and a high level of professional versatility. Whatever your primary major may be, adding a broad, complementary background in environmental studies uniquely qualifies you for positions with federal, state and local environmental agencies, political action groups, NGOs, nonprofits, corporations, research organizations and product developers.

Experiential learning opportunities available in regional, national, and international settings enable you to integrate and apply what you’ve learned outside of the classroom. These include study abroad, faculty-led international courses, and field research in environmental biology, chemistry, or engineering. Others are made available through university partnerships and special programs, and include participation in an environmental policy fellowship in Washington, D.C., and work with local nonprofits or governmental agencies.