Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program which studies human interactions with the environment to solve complex problems. The major includes course offerings from 14 departments and programs. The curriculum emphasizes the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences to prepare students to address environmental issues in our region and the world beyond, as global citizens as well as environmental educators, planners, policy analysts, advocates, lawyers, and field managers. The major also prepares students for graduate school in related environmental fields.

First-year students are encouraged to begin with the Adirondacks Environmental Studies FIG. After the Sophomore or Junior year, the optional internship/field experience provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field. In a 3-credit seminar, Seniors develop and present an independent research project.

Please note:

• Each student is also required to complete an accompanying minor or second major in a discipline of their choosing.
• No more than two courses can count both toward the Environmental Studies student’s minor or second major.
• A grade of 2.0 or better must be achieved in all courses.
• Only one course for the major can be taken S/U.
• For the Humanities, Social Science, and Science Electives, students may petition the program to accept other suitable courses.
• Some of the listed courses have prerequisites; students should consult the College Cataloge.