Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies- Justice and Community Resilience

Western Washington University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

Environmental Studies takes an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to understanding human-environment systems and environmental challenges. The Environmental Studies major includes core classes in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to prepare our students to integrate knowledge from multiple fields of study. Our students learn to analyze and interpret complex environmental data and communicate environmental information for diverse stakeholders. The Environmental Studies major equips students to succeed as environmental professionals through experiential learning and advanced coursework in each student’s choice of an emphasis.An Environmental Studies – Justice and Community Resilience Emphasis supports students in bridging interests in the environment and social justice. You will analyze how our social, political and economic structures create and maintain environmental injustice. You will explore how our social policies and practices can result in disproportionate impacts from technological and natural hazards and the disasters they often create. You will also learn how to use policy, planning, advocacy, and engagement strategies to address environmental injustice and increase community resilience.