Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS)
The Environmental Science and Sustainability major integrates coursework in biological, chemical, and physical principles with environmental social science and management.
Environment and Society
The Environmental Science and Sustainability major integrates coursework in biological, chemical, and physical principles with environmental social science and management.
Study the complex opportunities, issues, and concerns that surround humans' relationship with nature in this interdisciplinary field, encompassing ecology, politics, economics, geography, and societal management.
Explore the relationships between human society and the physical environment while delving into research about the earth's resources, whether you choose to specialize in mapping and information analysis or the dynamics of human behavior.
Gain a solid understanding of how humans interact with the world in outdoor recreation, a firm foundation of natural resources and scientific knowledge, and learn the best management practices for the various roles of public lands.
When you're interested in learning about natural resources and the environment but you're not majoring in those topics, this is the minor for you. Learn the basic ecological principles, plus best practices for tourism and sustainability.
Obtain a broad understanding of the physical processes that make up Earth, from the natural elements to how they impact societies and various cultures of the world surrounding them, whether you focus on Utah or elsewhere in this minor.
Master the basics of geography, from the physical to its impacts of society, with this minor so you can learn how to teach students. Get hands-on clinical experience to help you teach social studies through secondary education.
Master the basics of recreation management, from planning and infrastructure to regulation and integration of natural resources, and explore human connections and partnerships to prepare for careers related to recreation resources.
Explores theoretical foundations and methods for using education and communication strategies to encourage adoption of sustainable behaviors.
Develop skills and experience applying industry standard GIS and remote sensing tools to natural resource issues.
Study the solutions to climate change, learning about climate change communication, policy, mitigation, and adaptation.