University of Wisconsin Parkside College of Natural and Health Sciences
MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Somers, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: MAJOR in Environmental Studies at the College of Natural and Health Sciences prepares students to understand and respond to local, regional, and global environmental challenges. The interdisciplinary curriculum integrates ecology, sustainability, environmental policy, and conservation. Through coursework, research, and community engagement — including close faculty collaboration across pre-health, exercise science, sport management, mathematics, psychology, and molecular biology — students develop independent thinking, creative problem solving, fieldwork skills, and effective communication. Graduates benefit from an 87% placement rate.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue environmental scientist, sustainability coordinator, consultant, natural resource manager, educator, GIS specialist, planner, advocacy/nonprofit roles, or graduate study.
The environmental studies program provides a learning environment that prepares students to understand and respond to local, regional, and global environmental challenges. The rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum fosters an understanding of the complexity of humans’ relationship with nature and an appreciation of humankind’s dependency on functioning ecosystems for survival. Through coursework, research, and community engagement, the environmental studies faculty create an environment for students that cultivates independent thinking, creative problem solving, and effective communication skills. Environmental studies graduates are well prepared for a diversity of careers or graduate studies in environmental sciences, management, consulting, or advocacy through a unique combination of course work and practical experience.
