Environmental Studies

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Immerse yourself in the world you advocate for.

The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies is about more than resource conservation—it’s about exploring how to build abundant, equitable, and thriving communities that preserve our environment for generations to come. That’s why Butler Overseas’ Environmental Studies major—housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences—provides a multidisciplinary approach to studying the human population and our interactions with the natural world. 

Paired with a minor in International Business, the Environmental Studies curriculum is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), empowering you to become an agent of change while exploring the economic, political, cultural, technological, and scientific facets of sustainability issues facing our planet today. 

Beyond your coursework in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you’ll have opportunities for community-based internships and faculty-guided research as you travel. You’ll become a globally minded graduate with unique perspectives and experiences that set you apart. And you’ll be equipped to step into complex careers in the world of preservation, conservation, and environmental stewardship with confidence.

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Learning Outcomes

Environmental Studies majors focus intently on the natural world and our interaction with it. They gain specific knowledge in biology, chemistry, communication, and the humanities. You can expect to become well-versed in the following aspects of sustainability:

Scientific: What are the geophysical, ecological, and biological effects of human activities at different scales?

Social, political and economic: Who bears the costs of resource extraction and pollution? Who benefits? Who decides?

Historical: How have past patterns of land, water, and energy use shaped current challenges and opportunities?

Philosophical and Moral: How should we treat nature? How do we balance our obligations to ourselves, to future generations, and to the world beyond humans?

Business and Government: What are the barriers to sustainable development, and how can corporate and government action remove them? How do we stop disinformation?