SES Students learn the interdisciplinary skills needed to assess contemporary environmental issues; catalyze innovative environmental problem solving; uphold environmental and social justice; and engage diverse stakeholders in designing and developing sustainable plans, policies, and communities. Graduates are prepared to take on a range of roles as policy analysts, sustainability consultants, low impact developers, researchers, and advocates, collaborating with environmental scientists, policymakers and communities.

Our curriculum, which is focused on the integration of environmental science, policy, and design covers:

  • Integrated urban systems designs for water, energy, and solid waste
  • Sustainable community development
  • Environmental and social justice
  • Inter and trans-disciplinary study