To have environmental studies as a major, a student may choose environmental studies as a single major or as an interdisciplinary major (see below) or use environmental studies as one field in a multi-field major.

Students enrolled in one of the environmental studies majors may pursue honors in that major. To qualify for graduation with honors, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in all courses of the major at the time of graduation. In addition, students must successfully complete an honors project supervised by at least one faculty advisor in the environmental studies core. Juniors interested in the honors program should consult with the environmental studies faculty and enroll in Environmental Studies 499 (SYE: Honors Project) in the fall semester of their senior year. See also Honors in the Curriculum section.

Environmental studies, in conjunction with other departments, has created ten interdisciplinary majors for students to integrate substantial efforts in traditional disciplines with environmental studies. These majors are designed for students who wish to acquire expertise in another department while still benefiting from the integrative approaches of environmental studies. (more…)

The department has created a solo major (B.A.) for students who wish to concentrate their efforts in environmental studies. This major is tailored to individual interests and emphasizes depth in selected sub-areas, as well as the integrative, interdisciplinary approaches of environmental studies. (more…)