Millikin University's Environmental Studies program will allow you to work in and for our natural world. With a strong interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on writing, creative and analytical thought and real-world experiences, this major is excellent preparation for exciting career opportunities in government, social services, travel and tourism, business, science, communication, education and many other environmental careers.
Learning Goals of the Environmental Studies Major:
- Understand this multidisciplinary field of study, and identify courses that provide the breadth and depth of knowledge needed for their chosen career path in environmental studies.
- Analyze a complex environmental issue using appropriate sources and include the ethical underpinnings of the issue.
- Connect theory and practice through either participating in an internship, or by completing a research project, related to environmental studies.
- Evaluate the importance of an environmental topic to local and global communities and reflect critically on their relationship to the topic.
