The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary program preparing students to critically assess and engage the socio-scientific factors pertinent to complex issues in environmental studies and sustainability. Successful majors will gain the broad knowledge, practical skills and applied experiences necessary to be informed citizens, effective environmental professionals, and/or successful graduate students in their field. The program is primarily designed to prepare students for careers at the intersections of business, law, planning, and environmental affairs.
Cool Spring River Campus
Shenandoah’s 195-acre Cool Spring River Campus is a dedicated place where students and faculty can roll up their sleeves and collaborate. Come enjoy acres of preservation land along the Shenandoah River for use as an outdoor classroom and recreational space for the university community and general public. This historic property was integral to the July 18, 1864, Battle of Cool Spring. It also serves as a living laboratory for history and the environmental studies programs.
Internship Possibilities
The Career & Professional Development staff helps Shenandoah students search and apply for internships related to their major and career goals. Internships differentiate you as an applicant in your future job searches, provide hands on experience in your field, allow you to sample different career paths for your major, and help you find a specific position that fits your passion before graduation.
Meet the Faculty
Josh Kincaid, Ph.D.Join the Honors Program
The Honors Program is a multidisciplinary Honors Program for students who are curious, creative, self-motivated, and eager to engage in their education and community.
Not only do Honors Program students partake in honors courses that emphasize collaboration, service, and communication, but they will also have the opportunity to develop aspects of the program based on their own interests and goals. By participating in the Honors Program you will acquire the tools, knowledge and experiences necessary to make meaningful contributions to your community – whether it be globally, locally, or specific to your life’s work. You will have access to unique courses, exciting experiences and a community of peers and faculty who never stop asking questions and striving for excellence.