B.A. degree program in environmental studies
HEGIS code 4999
NYS SED program code 21627

The Environmental Studies Program offers the bachelor of arts degree with concentrations in environmental science, sociology or economics (45-51 credits).

The deteriorating condition of the global environment and efforts to save it are two of the most pressing issues on the national and international agendas. Our environmental studies program examines the dynamic relationship between social systems and natural systems through the interdisciplinary lens of sustainability. Students will examine the trade-offs between environmental sustainability, social sustainability, and economic sustainability. Our place-based, problem solving approach to learning takes advantage of our urban setting. Students will have the opportunity to examine first hand the causes of the urban sustainability problems of the 21st century, and devise solutions that promote environmental protection, social equity, and economic vitality. With their degree in hand, students will be well-equipped for "green collar" careers in public policy, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations.

Program/Department Advisers

Name	Title	Phone	Location	Email	Office Hours
Powell, Wayne	Interim Director	718.951.5416	3131 N	wpowell brooklyn.cuny.edu

   Building codes:
   A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

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Program requirements (45-51 credits) (these revised program requirements are pending New York State Education Department approval as of August 2012)
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Students must complete both A and B below:

A. All of the following courses:
Economics 2251 or Earth and environmental sciences 1500 or Sociology 2202.
Economics 3251 or Earth and environmental sciences 1501 or Sociology 2203.
Biology 3083, Earth and environmental sciences 1201, 3750, Economics 2200, 3254, Sociology 1101, 2201, Philosophy 3309, Environmental Studies 4001W.
Economics 3400 or Earth and environmental sciences 3800 or Sociology 2112.

B. Students must complete one of the three Options below:

Option 1: Concentration in Environmental Science

Earth and environmental sciences 3600, 3610, 3675.
Chemistry 1040 or 1100 or Earth and environmental sciences 3100.

Option 2: Concentration in Environmental Economics
Economics 3202, 3252, 3253, 4400W.

Option 3: Concentration in Environmental Sociology
Sociology 2701, 3202, 3204, 3205.