Bachelor of Arts - Urban Ecology

In our program, you'll go behind the headlines about coyotes and black bears finding their way into quiet suburban neighborhoods, or spend a summer researching the turtles who nest in Jamaica Bay. Your professors are in the field as often as they are in the classroom, and they want you to do the same. You'll get the chance to participate in research as early as your first year, playing an integral role in projects that will inspire you, build your resume and have meaningful scientific and social impact.

As an urban ecologist, your career choices are as varied as the environments you study. You could end up working in government, for an environmental regulatory agency. You might work in private industry, designing buildings to make them more sustainable and appealing. You could teach, running nature and environmental education programs. Or you might become a public health official exploring the impact of green spaces on biodiversity and human well-being.

The BA in Urban Ecology is appropriate for students whose interests in urban ecology are more focused on the social and political aspects of the field and less on the science. It is also a good on, geography, global studies, law, political science or engineering.  One internship is required.