Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Environmental Studies] From Westminster College Salt Lake City

The Environmental Studies program is an immersive program taught by faculty with expertise in ecology, environmental biology, agriculture, geography, environmental politics, environmental humanities, ecofeminist theories, and creative activism. The classes are hands-on and you can focus your studies on the areas you find most interesting, while exploring what your passions in the unique context of Utah?s deserts, lakes, and mountains.

What You'll Learn

• Examine the relationship between humans and the natural world, and explore ways to improve the environment in which people, animals, and plants live.
• Collaborate with your classmates to address environmental issues.
• Develop the ability to approach environmental issues from diverse global perspectives.
• Participate in contemporary environmental debates.
• Hone your writing abilities to effectively communicate environmental issues in a variety of media, directed toward specialized and general audiences.
• Apply empirical and conceptual tools to evaluate environmental conditions and the issues surrounding them.

Plan of Study

You?ll start by taking introductory-level courses introducing you to the core concepts of environmental studies. As you move through the program and choose an area of specialization, you?ll take classes in ecology, environmental ethics, chemistry, politics, history, and environmental literature, and choose electives ranging from Environmental Toxicology to Spiritual Ecology. Throughout the program, you?ll have opportunities to study abroad, participate in internships, or develop your own field study experiences. To complete your degree, you?ll participate in a senior capstone class with the rest of your cohort.