Outcomes

Individual and Group Behavior (people): critically assess the part individuals and communities have played in creating environmental challenges, the diversity of ethical and social justice issues raised by human interactions with the environment, and understand how individuals and communities can use these ethical insights as a foundation to devise and implement solutions to address these problems. Business and Public Policy (prosperity): analytically consider how political institutions, markets and businesses have interacted with the environment, and the pivotal role they have in developing solutions that address environmental concerns. Environmental Science and Society (planet): identify the components and interactions that make up the ecosystem, and how this system responds to natural and human interactions. Integration and Analysis: integrate and apply the knowledge of the three aspects of environmental and sustainability studies to practical applications within the community and to critically assess and devise plans that address the social factors related to natural resource use. Written and Oral Communication: communicate effectively in a written format and apply appropriate rhetorical standards (e.g., audience adaptation, language, argument, organization, evidence, etc.). Students will also communicate effectively in an oral format, applying appropriate rhetorical standards (e.g., audience adaptation, language, argument, organization, evidence, etc.). Innovation: contribute to the global movement towards realizing a more healthy, just and sustainable society. Concentrated Expertise: create in-depth knowledge in one of six concentration areas related to environmental and sustainability studies.