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Environmental Policy and Planning

Students who major in Environmental Policy and Planning acquire a broad understanding of environmental policy and planning, including the contemporary concepts of ecosystem management and sustainable development that actively link natural and social systems. Students in the major view environmental problems from a range of disciplinary perspectives, such as exploring the role of science in policy making, analyzing social and cultural constraints, and examining methods for conflict resolution. The interdisciplinary curriculum prepares students for leadership positions by emphasizing management skills such as geographic information systems (GIS), environmental and social impact assessment, and economic analysis. Graduates from the Policy and Planning major are well prepared for graduate or professional school, as well as for environmental planning and policy positions in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors that need to balance human needs with environmental limits.