About This Degree
Environmental studies majors learn about the ecology of natural areas and about the political, economic, geographic, and social aspects of nature and its management.
Students focus on natural resource and environmental issues confronting society as they look for solutions that can sustain both the natural environment and human communities.
What You Will Learn
The environmental studies degree introduces students to the breadth of issues, concerns, and opportunities that arise from humans’ complex relationships with nature.
After this broad introduction, students can focus on specific topics that can help humanity live more sustainably on the earth, such as communication, planning, policy analysis, entrepreneurship, and more.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
Department: Environment and Society Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
With a degree in environmental studies, graduates can pursue the following careers:
- Environmental communicators or educators in business, government, or nonprofit organizations
- Advocates for environmental causes or natural resource constituencies
- Public land management
- Manage organizations’ compliance with environmental regulations
- Conduct audits of internal environmental efficiency
- Work with international programs fostering sustainable development
- Sustainable forestry network and the native forest council
- Natural resources defense council member
- Geographic data analyst
- Laboratory analyst
- Industrial environmental manager
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental activist
The Career and Design Center provides counseling and information on hundreds of job and internship opportunities and even helps students apply and interview.
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
*This degree is available at various USU locations.
Admission
Admission Requirements
In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the environmental studies program has special requirements:
- Freshmen: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
- Transfer Students: Transfer students from other institutions or from other USU majors need a 2.5 total GPA to be admitted to the major. Special attention will be given to the amount of, and performance in, prerequisite math and science courses.
- The above criteria are for all students except for those with a first major or previous USU degree in recreation resource management.
International students have additional admissions requirements.
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