Environmental science and environmental studies are interdisciplinary fields that draw on information obtained from many areas of knowledge including the sciences, mathematics, philosophy, political science and economics. They are, by nature, global in scope because environmental issues transcend geopolitical boundaries. Both majors stress collaborative study with faculty, internships, and a hands-on approach while developing a working knowledge of tools specific to the field. The curriculum centers on examining how the natural world functions and the use of information from diverse sources to examine the human impact on our environment.
The Environmental Studies and Sustainability program focuses on developing the skills necessary to be successful in the field of environmental studies and sustainability. Whether you are interested in working with environmental advocacy organizations, working in the field of environmental and public policy, or working in the emerging discipline of sustainability, examining how organizations, businesses, and communities are addressing the environmental issues of the 21st century鈥 students are prepared for employment directly after graduation or going into related advanced study and graduate programs.
The Environmental Studies major is intended for students interested in careers related to environmental policy, environmental education (nature centers, parks and recreation), environmental law (pre-law), and work with non-profit organizations.
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
All undergraduate courses are 4 credits unless otherwise noted.
ES 1110 - Environmental Science: A Global Concern (SUS)
ES 1120 - Environmental Science Practicum (SUS)
ES 1200 - Sustainable Gardening (SUS)
ES 1227 - Animal Tracking (SUS)
ES 2070 (BI 2070) - New England Natural History (SUS)
ES 2300 - Principles of Sustainability (SUS)
ES 2410 - Environmental Ethics (SUS)
ES 2550 (EC 2550) - Environmental Economics and Management (SUS)
ES 2990 - Topics in Environmental Science (SUS)
ES 3000 - Careers in Environmental Science (SUS)
ES 3255 - Environmental Policy (SUS)
ES 3300 - Environmental Research Methods (SUS)
ES 3350 - Introduction to Soil Science (SUS)
ES 3550 - Water Resources (SUS)
ES 3655 - Solid Waste Management (SUS)
ES 3850 - Geographic Information Systems (SUS)
ES 4000 - Senior Thesis (SUS)
ES 4680 - Energy and the Environment (SUS)
ES 4810 - Directed Study in Environmental Science (SUS)
ES 4830 - Independent Study in Environmental Science (SUS)
ES 4910 - Environmental Science and Sustainability Internship (SUS)
August 2025
New England College
98 Bridge Street,
Henniker,
New Hampshire,
03242, United States
New England College requires a completed high school diploma (or a school鈥恖eaving certificate or equivalent) for matriculation into baccalaureate programs. Other English Language Requirements: PTE score of 54.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.