Undergraduate Major Programs
Natural Resources
Conservation Biology Emphasis
Study conservation of invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, fungi, microbes and scientific disciplines through coursework in policy, planning, and economics while acquiring highly desirable science and social-science skills and real-world experiences to pursue a career as a conservation biologist, conservation planner, environmental educator, researchers natural resource managers, or ecologist.
Natural Resources
Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands Emphasis
Rise to the challenge of sustainably repairing and responsibly managing ecological systems with this degree, which focuses on resource management and restoration by building a strong foundation in the biological, physical, ecological and botanical sciences and field courses, internships, lab work, and opportunities to join research and restoration projects.
Natural Resources
Global Change Ecology and Management Emphasis
Gain understanding of biological and physical sciences, conservation law, socioeconomics, and new technologies for geospatial mapping and remote sensing while cultivating leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, management, and critical thinking skills to prepare for a career as a natural resource scientist, manager, and leader ready to address evolving management changes in the face of global change.
Political Science
Law and Public Policy Emphasis
Transform theory into action with a degree that offers real-world guidance on how to effect change and lead policy. Students study not only the foundations of political theory, institutions, international relations, foreign affairs and more, but also the how-to of making policy and progress happen.
Public Health
Environmental and Occupational Health Emphasis
Focus on environmental justice, public health preparedness, industrial impact, sanitation, and safety fundamentals and complement your coursework with an internship that provides professional public health experience. If you're interested in environmental health, protection of natural resources, and safety for workers and communities, consider this major.
Public Health
Health Systems Theory and Practice Emphasis
Prepare for a career as a public health leader helping corporations, organizations, governments and communities with planning, management, and administration. Courses in health economics and policy, public health law and ethics, healthcare marketing, and strategic planning are complemented by an internship that provides professional public health experience in your area of interest.
Public Management and Policy
Environmental Policy Emphasis
Study how public and nonprofit organizations are managed, financed, and organized, and how public policies are made and implemented at the local, state, and federal levels. A major in Public Management & Policy will help you qualify for many different careers in public sector organizations, including local, state, and federal government; nonprofit organizations; and environmental policy.
Sustainable Built Environments
Sustainable Communities Emphasis
Explore climate action planning, transportation planning, and urban development, and build critical thinking skills and a solutions-based approach to navigate the challenge of making cities more sustainable and resilient. Graduate prepared for a career in sustainable communities or with a strong foundation for graduate studies.
Sustainable Built Environments
Sustainable Real Estate Development Emphasis
Join the new green economy with a focus in sustainable land development and real estate finance. Coursework in sustainable practices, urban design, real estate finance, site development, and construction builds practical business skills like accounting, marketing, and economics. Enjoy collaborative learning environments that build skills in innovative thought, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Environmental Themes
Career Fields