The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences offers interdisciplinary programs of study leading to a bachelor of science in environmental science or environmental studies. A minor in environmental studies is also available. These programs provide students with the intellectual foundation they will need in addressing crucial environmental challenges of the 21st century such as human population growth, urban sprawl, deforestation, global climate change, waste disposal, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the need for renewable energy.
New Research: Climate Resilience in Central America
Connecting participatory research, social entrepreneurship, and local institutions in Central America can help build climate resilience
Senior Samantha Bennett Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Senior environmental studies and psychology major Samantha Bennett has won a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Bangalore, India.
New Publication by Hari Mix
Hari Mix recently published two new papers with SCU alumnus Sean Reilly investigating atmospheric rivers
Meghan Engh Presents Her Work at the AGU Conference
Environmental Science graduate researching urban streams and pursuing a graduate degree in hydrology
Lauren Cloward
Environmental Studies graduate studying food and water security and smallholder resilience in the Central Plateau region of Burkina Faso
Amanda Bostwick '15
Environmental Studies graduate working as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guinea helping to eradicate malaria
Teresa Schofield
Environmental Science student researched sea star wasting disease (SSWD) with Dawn Hart of the SCU Biology Department