Environmental Studies BA
Take the pathway that leads to a better world.
Environmental studies focuses on human interaction with the environment and how we can move toward a sustainable future.
This interdisciplinary field explores how behavior, cultural variation and the function of our social, political and economic institutions both shape and are shaped by the natural world.
Career Opportunities
- Wildlife Manager
- Environmental Educator
- Ecologist
- Forester
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Why Environmental Studies? | Why Our Program?
- Our interdisciplinary program draws from the sciences, humanities, social sciences and art to address complex environmental issues.
- We prepare students to work in a wide range of fields, including natural resource management, environmental education and policy, parks and outdoor recreation, environmental journalism and urban agriculture.
- Our minor in environmental studies allows students in other majors to apply environmental issues to their discipline.
- Topics covered in the include: biology, geology, oceanography, strategic communication, statistical methods and public administration
Our students study on a federally recognized Green Ribbon campus that has been accredited a Level I ArbNet Arboretum. We are home to a campus garden, green house and the Bee Education Center.
Our Faculty
Dr. Mary E. Baker
- Professor
Dr. April Kiser
- Associate Professor
Ensuring That You'll Be Ready
April Kiser
“Most environmentalists are motivated by great concern, but they also want to have a sense that they can do something about it. Majoring in environmental studies is a way to have agency. It gives you the ability to act and do something about the issues.”
– Coordinator of Environmental Studies Program
Studying the Environment in the Environment
My students explored applications of ethnobotany through engaged and experiential learning.
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Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
- emailDeanFAS@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8106
- placeGaige Hall
