Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability
Introduction & Overview
The Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability Major is an interdisciplinary major that examines environmental issues from a variety of disciplines. Students will take foundational classes in biology, ecology and chemistry in order to understand the scientific basis of global climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and human impact on our environments. Electives will focus on societal and cultural aspects of these problems, as well as historical causes, consequences, and policy responses to important environmental issues. The program also draws insights from the humanities and the social sciences to provide students with interdisciplinary critical thinking skills. The Environmental Studies and Sustainability major provides students with the capacity to understand sustainability but also the tools to effect positive changes for the future of our Earth.
Degree
BA in Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability
Minor
Environmental Studies
Career Ideas
Aquarist, Conservation Scientist, Environmental Compliance Inspector, Environmental Science Professor, Industrial Air Pollution Analyst, Outdoor Education Teacher, Park Naturalist, Urban & Regional Planner, Water Pollution Control Inspector, Zookeeper
Division Chair
Christopher Pappas, 914.323.1276, Christopher.Pappas@mville.edu
Faculty
Elizabeth Cherry
Robert Derrell
Mia Heissan
Wendy McFarlane
Siobhan Nash-Marshall
Nirupama Narayanan
Eric Slater
Nancy E. Todd
Faculty and Professional Interests
Faculty and Professional Interests
Faculty and Professional Interests