Departments | Environmental Studies and Science

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Environmental Studies and Science

Facing Environmental Challenges Head-on

In our environmental studies and science department, you’ll develop crucial skills in research, problem-solving, and analysis to tackle the biggest challenges facing our environment. With focuses on sustainability, advocacy and policy work, and opportunities to conduct research alongside faculty, you’ll be gaining the hands-on experience necessary to prepare you for this fast-growing field.

Unique Opportunities

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Institute for Sustainability and the Environment

Our institute draws on the resources of �� to advance environmental knowledge, ecosystem protection and smart decision-making in the New York City and Hudson Valley regions. Through hands-on experiences and place-based learning, the institute emphasizes training using unique educational opportunities.

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Student Opportunities

We help connect you to projects and experiences through internships, independent research, study abroad programs, and by conducting research alongside departmental faculty. These opportunities fulfill degree requirements and provide practical training to develop job-ready skills. Explore some of our recent projects.

Community Collaboration

Our department partners with several organizations throughout the New York City and Hudson Valley communities to create new opportunities to provide experiential education for students.

Undergraduate Programs

With options for a BA in Environmental Studies and a BS in Environmental Science, we have a degree that is suited to your passions and goals. Our interdisciplinary approach will allow you to understand environmental issues in a broad range of contexts, and employ applied knowledge to help solve them.

Environmental Studies, BA

Environmental Science, BS

Success Starts Here

�� Environmental Science and Studies alum Raimundo Espinoza

Recognized as one of in 2022 from the Sachamama organization, Raimundo Espinoza ’04 is also the founder and executive director of (a play on words, meaning “Conservation with Science and Conservation with a Conscience”), where he brings his extensive experience in marine conservation and natural resource management.

Read Raimundo Espinoza's interview

Graduate Programs

Our MS in Environmental Science and Policy uniquely combines science and advocacy to help you become an effective agent of change. In integrating science, policy, law, and communication skills, our program will immerse you in real-life environmental challenges, preparing you for a world-changing career in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

Environmental Science and Policy, MS