• Environmental Sociology is different from environmental science, which is based in the natural sciences, and environmental studies, which includes courses from a wide range of disciplines, including engineering and the humanities. The department’s program in Environmental Sociology includes a solid introduction to sociology and sociological methods as well as foundation requirements in environmental science. The program prepares students for careers in government, the law, management, research and teaching, and the nonprofit sector.
  • Students with a major in Environmental Sociology can go into many fields. Some plan to work in the government or nonprofit area on environmental policy, some decide to practice environmental law, and some go into the private sector to work in green-energy companies and in the environmental management divisions of large companies. Many public health issues involve an environmental dimension.