Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Science and the Environment Track

The environment is one of the most talked about issues that faces humanities future. With hot button issues like climate change, energy consumption and waste management, environmental experts are more sought after than ever. Environmental studies students have diverse interests and learn how to be skilled scholars, researchers and stewards of the environment.

At North Central College, you’ll be situated in a complex landscape of urban, suburban, agricultural, prairie, wetland and woodland habitats. You’ll also choose between three tracks: Science and the Environment, Society and the Environment or Sustainability. In this hands-on program, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of career choices in biology/ecology, urban planning, sustainability, education or law.

Environmental Studies gives students a detailed understanding of complex environmental issues at the local, regional, national and global level using the diverse tools and perspectives of the natural and social sciences, humanities and business.