School Of Marine And Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental Design, Policy & Planning
Why Study Environmental Design, Policy & Planning?
The Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning (EDP) major, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, prepares students to understand and address the complexities of urban development and governance including topics like land use policy, transportation planning, and climate change adaptation. The interdisciplinary and hands-on curriculum integrates principles and methodologies from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Students learn how to address the challenging scientific, legal, ethical, political, environmental, and socio-economic issues related to design and management of the built environment of cities, towns, and suburbs.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Technical Writing and Communication
- Geospatial Analysis
- Sustainable Planning and Development
- Environmental Law
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Resilient Cities
- Theories and Design of Urban Settlements
- Introduction to Human Demography
- Human Settlement: History and Future
ADMISSION INFO:
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- City Planner
- GIS Specialist
- Real Estate Development Analyst
- Transportation Planner
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- Jacobs Engineering and Planning
- Suffolk County Dept of Economic Development and Planning
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- US Department of Transportation
Interested in this Major?
Environmental Design, Policy & Planning Program
Chair: Donovan Finn
Office: E2361 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-9404
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
School Of Marine And Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental Design, Policy & Planning
Why Study Environmental Design, Policy & Planning?
The Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning (EDP) major, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, prepares students to understand and address the complexities of urban development and governance including topics like land use policy, transportation planning, and climate change adaptation. The interdisciplinary and hands-on curriculum integrates principles and methodologies from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Students learn how to address the challenging scientific, legal, ethical, political, environmental, and socio-economic issues related to design and management of the built environment of cities, towns, and suburbs.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Technical Writing and Communication
- Geospatial Analysis
- Sustainable Planning and Development
- Environmental Law
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Resilient Cities
- Theories and Design of Urban Settlements
- Introduction to Human Demography
- Human Settlement: History and Future
ADMISSION INFO:
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- City Planner
- GIS Specialist
- Real Estate Development Analyst
- Transportation Planner
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- Jacobs Engineering and Planning
- Suffolk County Dept of Economic Development and Planning
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- US Department of Transportation
Interested in this Major?
Environmental Design, Policy & Planning Program
Chair: Donovan Finn
Office: E2361 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-9404
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
