Solutions for a Changing Planet

Environmental Science and Sustainability bridges science and practice, so you graduate with the knowledge and skills to solve complex environmental problems and advance sustainability. This interdisciplinary program brings together courses from all four of the college’s departments and integrates a range of relevant disciplines. We emphasize scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. You can specialize in ecosystem science and restoration, environmental policy and planning, sustainable livelihoods and communities, climate science and environmental change, or water resources.

Students in the highly-flexible resource conservation option work with a faculty mentor to design their own emphasis. Our students participate in field labs, field courses, internships, study abroad programs, capstone projects and undergraduate research to better understand how science and practice come together and to prepare for jobs or graduate school.

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97%

of FCFC graduates are employed or in graduate school

Est. 1913

FCFC has been committed to sustainability for more than 100 years

6

concentrations to help build your expertise

30K

acres of land managed for faculty and student research and learning

Programs

Courses

  • NSRM 121S Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • NRSM 210N Soil, Water, and Climate
  • NRSM 265 Ecological Restoration
  • NRSM 379 Collaboration in Natural Resource Decisions
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Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability

UM launched the new ESS degree on June 1, 2020. This Bachelor of Science degree connects science and practice, so students graduate with the knowledge and skills to solve complex environmental problems and advance sustainability.

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Job Titles

  • Field ecologist
  • Hydrologist
  • Public land manager
  • Environmental consultant
  • Community organizer
  • Environmental planner