Throughout the Environmental Studies program offered by?Lesley University, a systems-based perspective and active engagement in environmental issues are emphasized. Students will explore solutions to environmental problems by using scientific inquiry, promoting government action and collective effort, and realizing personal initiative. The combination of this set of perspectives and approaches will lead to a deep understanding of, and appreciation for, the complexity of human-environment interactions.
Learning Goals
- Articulate the interrelationships between the scientific, political, economic, social, and spiritual forces that connect individuals and societies to the Earth
- Conceptualize sustainable solutions for critical environmental issues (e.g. implement best practices for the continued survival of the Earth?s biosphere)
- Identify the social forces that impact the definitions of environmental problems and notions of risk, and use quantitative and qualitative data to create solutions and design policy proposals that address natural, social and intercultural challenges
- Draw connections between ethics, literature, writing, and art in describing the fundamental role of nature in human ecology, behavior and culture
- Demonstrate interdisciplinary competency by analyzing the intersectionality of environmental, ethical, and social justice issues through the lenses of science, business management and politics
Careers
Some of the most common job titles for someone with an environmental studies degree include:
- Policy Analyst
- Environmental Compliance Specialist
- Sustainability Specialist
- Public Administrator
- Health Director
- Director of Public Safety
- Town Administrator
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