Introduction to Environmental Studies

The study of environmental problems is inherently interdisciplinary. One cannot understand their origin, impact or potential solutions without analyzing the behavior of natural systems as well as their interaction with economic, political and cultural factors. The Environmental Studies Major provides students with an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues and includes courses from the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. The program is concerned with the interactions between people and their environment and the effects the environment has on people.

Students graduating with a degree in Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College have gone into a widely varying careers, from excellent graduate programs to high-profile environmental advocacy organizations, our students are making a difference!