Why Climate and Environmental Studies?

To effectively address climate change and environmental degradation, students must have a broad understanding of the contexts and impacts that surround them. Drawing from a range of disciplines, including climate and environmental science, economics, sociology, anthropology, and the humanities, this program allows students to examine human interaction with climate and the environment. Students learn interdisciplinary and innovative approaches and are prepared for careers in law, business, community organizing, medicine, urban planning, advocacy, finance, education, and more. 

Students in climate and environmental studies gain the following key proficiencies: 

Interdisciplinary and Systems Thinking

Students learn to understand complex climate and environmental issues by integrating a variety of methods and perspectives.   

Creativity and Innovation

Students experiment with diverse ideas to generate novel solutions to challenging climate and environmental problems.  

Collaborative Problem Solving and Community Engagement

Students develop rigorous responses to real-world challenges in cooperation with community, government, and business stakeholders.  

Ethical Leadership and Advocacy

Students hone their skills in principled decision making, consensus building, and strategic action to promote a more just and sustainable world.    

Resilience and Resolve

Students approach the challenges of climate and environmental crises with courage and compassion as they adapt to a changing world to forge new pathways forward.