Environmental Studies Program

As an Environmental Studies student at Seattle University, you will study on one of the most sustainable campuses in one of the most environmentally proactive cities in the nation. Seattle's bold climate action plan commits the City to carbon neutrality by 2050, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change.

As Environmental Studies student, you will learn about career options, connect with alums, and chart your own career path in our Environmental Careers course, preparing you to find and apply for jobs. You can also get professional experience by completing an Environmental Internship.

Environmental and sustainability fields are rapidly growing, and many graduates go on to work in environmental science and conservation, policy, urban planning, business sustainability, clean energy, environmental justice and education, among other areas. Our program also provides a strong foundation for graduate school, with alumni frequently going on to obtain masters, doctoral and law school degrees.

Environmental Studies professors provide experiential learning and research opportunities for students to explore local and global environmental issues that range from urban sustainability to landscape ecology, climate justice and more.

"Working with faculty on research in Ecuador allowed me to apply what I've learned to the real world. The data analysis skills I honed will be invaluable in any career I choose." Kaiti Lopez, BA, Environmental Studies with specialization in Policy, Politics and Justice, '19

• Expand Your Education to the Global Classroom
• Develop knowledge of diverse cultures
• See your own culture through a new lens
• Strengthen your leadership skills
• Broaden your world view
• Advance your career

"The first time I lived outside of Seattle for more than two weeks was when I studied abroad in Puebla, Mexico. Although my main studies counted towards a Spanish language minor, I took the opportunity to learn about Mexico's rich artistic traditions. Carrying my passion for artwork back to the SU classroom, I was able to research and connect the Mexican mural movement and popular art to concepts taught in my Environmental Studies coursework. Connecting the dots between two seemingly unrelated subjects is exactly the definition of an interdisciplinary study, and one of the deciding factors in my choosing to major in Environmental Studies." Jessie Dirks, BA Environmental Studies, minor in Spanish '19