Environmental Policy and Decision Making explores the protection of long-term natural resource use and environmental quality through changes in human behavior and policy. Students study the economic and social forces that impact decision-making across society, giving particular considerat
ion to how policies are formulated and implemented and what impact they will have on society as well as how to best engage individuals and communities to respond to environmental challenges. Students completing this program earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources. Students have the opportunity to specialize in the following areas:
| Communication and Behavior Change |
This specialization focuses on how best to communicate environmental, science and risk information to public audiences. Students will learn what motivates individuals to act to protect the environment and how best to frame information to engage the public in pro-environmental behavior. |
| Environmental and Social Justice |
This specialization focuses on the local and global inequality in access to and control over resources, the impact this has on livelihoods, and how corporations and policies can contribute to both solutions and problems faced by disadvantaged populations. |
| Policy and Governance |
This specialization focuses on understanding how policies that affect the environment and natural resources are designed and implemented. |
Possible Career Options
| Conservation Officer |
Environmental Lawyer* |
| Environmental Program Manager |
Environmental Scientist |
| International/Policy Specialist |
Lobbyist |
| Wastewater Plant Manager |
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* Additional Education Required
Classes and Curriculum
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AU22 Curriculum Guide
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Communication and Behavior Change: Students can take courses in risk communication, principles of environmental campaigns, environmental anthropology, and consumer behavior. |
| Environmental and Social Justice: Students can take classes in social groups in developing societies, environmental justice, urban political geography, and planning for and with people. |
| Previous Curriculum Guides |
Policy and Governance: Students can take classes in public policy analysis, ethics and public policy, public budgeting, and resolving social conflict. |
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