Environmental Science and Policy (BA)

Why Environmental Science and Policy at Thomas College?

The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science & Policy is a multi-disciplinary science major that encompasses environmental science as well as the policies, regulations, economics, and social issues that relate to science.

Environmental Science & Policy is designed to expand students’ understanding of the natural, social, policy, and economic dimensions of environmental issues and solutions. The program’s multi-disciplinary approach helps students develop the ability to think analytically and creatively about the facets of environmental issues that shape appropriate management and policy decisions.

This program creates the ideal multi-disciplinary background for success in a variety of careers including natural resource non-profits, local, state and federal agencies; as well as consulting companies and private companies that need environmental compliance and permitting staff who understand science, policy, and management. Thomas College’s proximity to hundreds of jobs and potential internships with state and federal agencies, as well as environmental NGOs will help enrich students’ studies and create opportunities post-graduation.

At a Glance

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121 credit hours

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3 year option

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Career-focused curriculum

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Internships

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Leadership development

Key Courses

Environmental Crime Investigations
Environmental Science
Environmental Economics
Sustainable Management
Statistics for the Social Sciences
Public Policy Formation
Climate Science

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Our Faculty

	Name	Title
	Steve Kahl, Ph.D.	Professor of Science
	Jeremy Pare, LP.D.	Assistant Professor of Law and Policy
	John Majewski, Ph.D.	Professor of Political Science and Chair of the School of Arts and Sciences