BA in Environmental Studies
Loyola's BA in Environmental Studies combines a solid base of courses in the natural sciences with course work in the social sciences to prepare students for careers in government, business, education, non-profit organizations or the media.
Students explore ecological, social, and economic factors involved in sustainability.
Program Highlights
A solid interdisciplinary curriculum that promotes appreciation of:
- The human imprint on the environmental landscape
- Issues of environmental sustainability
- The ability to assess environmental problems by integrating economic, societal, ethical, political, and historical perspectives
What You'll Learn
Coursework spans a variety of disciplines pertinent to the understanding of environmental issues, including:
- Environmental policies
- The relationships of those policies to local, national and international politics
- Issues of environmental ethics & advocacy
- Social change and its relationship to social justice
- The history of human interaction with the environment
Careers
This major combines a solid base of courses in the natural sciences with course work in the social sciences to prepare students for careers in:
- Government
- Business
- Education
- Non-profit organizations
- Media
- Students have the option of pursuing an MBA through additional coursework
Curriculum
Environmental Studies students complete coursework spanning a variety of disciplines pertinent to the understanding of environmental issues.
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Admission
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the and indicate your interest in this program on your application. For more information, see the following resources:
- (Online Application)
- First-Year Admissions
Tuition and Financial Aid
The Loyola School of Environmental Sustainability is committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable.