Students graduating from this program will:

• Describe the components and function of Earth systems.
• Explain environmental policy and ethical approaches to environmental issues and global challenges such as climate change, global water scarcity and ocean acidification, energy, consumption and waste management, and urban sustainability.
• Explain environmental challenges from multiple cultural perspectives and through world experiences.
• Apply advanced geographical knowledge, quantitative, and analytical skills to new settings and complex problems.
• Characterize environmental elements analytically and communicate their findings effectively.