Environmental Studies Program at the University of Utah
About Us
The Environmental Studies major is not a single field of study leading to a specific profession. Instead the curriculum emphasizes flexibility and prepares students to understand the environment from three different perspectives:
- Biology/Natural Sciences
- Humanities/Aesthetics
- Human Behavior/Policy/Decision Making
Environmental Studies majors explore human-nature relationships across time and culture and at varied levels of environmental scale. Our graduating students often find rewarding and enjoyable careers, and many of our students graduate and move on to pursue a quality graduate program. Our program is full of wonderful faculty and staff. Transfer students wishing to join Environmental Studies will need to be admitted to the University of Utah and meet with an advisor to declare the major.
Courses & Curriculum
Our curriculum is comprised of an interdisciplinary set of classes that vary with interest and need. For this major, students are required to fulfill 48 credit hours above bachelor's degree requirements for the University. Included in the major is a requirement for fulfilling an internship. Students must also take a course in the major that teaches students an understanding of how global actions impact the environment, and this requirement can be easily fulfilled with our Costa Rica Study Abroad program offered every summer. This major is also an ideal companion to other majors such as geography, political science, and urban planning.
Student Information
Current students can learn about upcoming classes on the current semester courses web page. Students will also want to keep up with current events and student involvement. Our internship application and information about our Costa Rica study abroad opportunities are available here. Those wishing to apply for graduation need to meet with a program advisor.