Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is a rich, interconnected and complex field.
Within the Department of Environmental Studies at Holy Cross, we rely on the Jesuit tradition of caring for the planet to inform our focus on the natural and built world.
Why Study Environmental Studies?
While we are faced with urgent climate crises, there are a growing number of jobs that address environmental concerns. Our graduates go on to competitive professional and academic graduate programs and into fulfilling jobs in environmental justice, policy, science, business, city planning, law, education, conservation and more.
Environmental Studies majors and minors have many opportunities to extend their learning outside the classroom by participating in research, internships and study abroad. Due to our physical location, we engage in thoughtful and responsible ways with the diverse urban communities in and around the city of Worcester. Many of our courses and events join community partners to address local environmental concerns.
Course of Study
Environmental Studies: Major, Minor
Whether you are interested in pursuing environmental justice or advocacy, creating or analyzing art that explores the human relationship with nature, developing environmental policy, supporting sustainable businesses or communities, exploring the science of how the environment works or another aspect of our interaction with the world around us, you have a home in Environmental Studies.
Geosciences: Minor
A minor in geosciences will give you the opportunity to explore our Earth’s complex systems and the relationships between the solid earth, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere and address grand challenges facing our global and local communities.
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