Bachelor of Science - 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 BS in Urban Ecology is appropriate for students whose interests in urban ecology are centered on the science and involved in restoring and maintaining healthy urban habitats and their associated green spaces. This program requires more science courses.