Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Faculty Director: Dr.Tara Rider Phone: (631) 632-5307
For the most up to date and official degree description and requirements please check the Undergraduate Bulletin for the Environmental Studies, BA or explore all of our programs at Stony Brook University.
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Overview
The Environmental Studies major, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, provides students with analytical and communication skills as well as the broad background necessary to understand and address complex environmental issues. Since environmental issues are not resolved in the scientific, technological, social, or political arenas alone, the curriculum is interdisciplinary, integrating principles and methodologies from the social sciences, engineering, the natural sciences, and humanities. The goal is to address the complex scientific, legal, political, socioeconomic, and ethical issues that define and surround environmental issues.
All Environmental Studies students select one of the following concentrations allowing for specialization at a deeper level: 1) Conservation Biology/Biological Anthropology, 2) Marine Science, Marine or Terrestrial Ecology, or 3) Environmental Law, Waste Management, and Public Policy. Additionally, students participate in a research course, an internship, and/or field study which provide real-world experience as well as networking opportunities.
The Environmental Studies major prepares the student for further education and entry-level employment in high demand areas such as public interest science and advocacy, environmental conservation, law, journalism, media production, ecotourism, and public health.
Information on research opportunities may be found by contacting faculty directly.
Requirements
Please visit the Academic Catalog for a full listing of the Environmental Studies, BA requirements, including courses.
Note: All courses offered for the major must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher. Course taken with the Pass/NC option may not be applied to the major.
To contact the faculty director of the major please email: tara.rider@stonybrook.edu
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Please consult the Undergraduate Bulletin that was in place when you declared your major/minor for the official list of major/minor
requirements.
2. Please consult with the appropriate academic advising unit to review what is required
for your major or minor, confirm completion of the University’s general education,
upper-division, and total credit requirements. For general advising locations, visit
Academic Advising or speak to the SoMAS Academic Advisor.
Internships and Jobs
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Scholarships and Employment
Stony Brook offers a wide variety of scholarships to new and continuing students, some of which are based on merit alone and others which take into account financial need.
Where are they now? ENS alumni profiles
