Environment & Sustainability

WCU Program: Environment and Sustainabilty

Part of: Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability

Offered as: Major, Minor

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Part of: Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability

Offered as: Major, Minor

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

In the Environment & Sustainability (ENVS) program, you’ll study the structure and function of natural systems; examine how social, political and economic activity impacts those systems; and experiment with resilient solutions to unsustainable human impacts.

Through comprehensive coursework and hands-on experience, the ENVS program will prepare you for a meaningful career fueled by your passion and natural interests. Upon graduating, you’ll be an effective interdisciplinary communicator with the skills and knowledge to lead environmental and sustainability efforts anywhere.

Environment & Sustainability Requirements

A major is your primary field of study, focusing on a specific subject like biology or business. This differs from a degree, which is the overall qualification you earn (for example, a bachelor’s degree). Your major determines the specialized courses you will take in college. To complete your degree, a major must be paired with a minor.

Program Requirements Degree Plan

A minor complements your major by allowing you to explore a secondary field of interest. It requires fewer courses than a major, making it a flexible way to broaden your knowledge, diversify your skills, or pursue a personal passion alongside your primary area of study.

Program Requirements

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The Western Colorado University Foundation offers scholarships for this program. Explore eligibility requirements and funding opportunities.

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Western Colorado University offers merit—and need-based scholarships, recognizing achievement, financial need, and special talents.

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Consulting
Economic Modeling
Environmental Policy
Environmental Science
Project Management
Public Policy

Chief Sustainability Officer
Energy Auditor
Environmental Economist
Industrial Ecologist
Park Naturalist
Public Lands Manager

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Western’s Clark School wins grant to help add value to internships

Prescribed Fire in Wilderness Research Team Honored by National USFS Award

Western receives $10,000 Catalyst Grant to help fund push toward sustainability

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Gillian Bauer, MEM

Hannah M. Carroll, PhD

Jonathan Coop, PhD

Kindra Jesse De’Arman, PhD

Matthew Ebbott, MS

Alex Finkelstein, PhD

Mark A. Gibson, EdD

Nate T. Gore, MEM

Karen Hausdoerffer, MFA

Julie Nania

Brooke Ann Zanetell, PhD

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