Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the social, institutional, political and legal aspects surrounding environmental issues and concerns. Students enrolled in Environmental Studies use a social science approach to understand environmental issues and solutions.
The program is often of interest to those who want to develop skills in communication, program development and policy analysis.
Areas of employment include:
- Environmental boards and commissions
- Environmental nongovernmental organizations (ENGO’s)
- Educational institutes
- Scientific foundations and policy institutes
- Municipal, provincial and federal government
- Environmental consulting firms
- Environmental education centres
- Agricultural companies and agencies
- Engineering, architecture and land use planning firms
- Manufacturing and retail companies
- Parks and outdoor recreation agencies
- Mineral resources/mining companies
- Oil and gas, energy and utilities companies
