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Overview

Confronting 21st Century Environmental Challenges

The Environmental Studies department at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to tackle complex social-environmental issues. Our flexible program allows students to explore diverse interests beyond traditional boundaries, preparing them for careers in academia, government, environmental consulting, natural resource management, and the private sector.

Diverse Expertise and Commitment

Our faculty and students excel in areas such as public policy, environmental ethics, conservation biology, climate studies, and more. Despite our varied interests, we are united by a commitment to problem-oriented research and interdisciplinary learning, fostering the integration of diverse ideas and methods.

Rich Research Opportunities

Embedded in a rich research environment, ENVS students conduct local and global research, benefitting from collaborations within the intermountain west and beyond.

Graduate Program Diversity Statement

The Environmental Studies department promotes an inclusive and supportive graduate experience, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. We prioritize fairness, justice, and equal opportunity, recognizing that multiple perspectives enhance our environmental scholarship and innovative problem-solving. Our commitment to inclusive excellence shapes our institutional structure, standards, policies, and responses to environmental challenges.