More than half the world's population lives in cities and suburbs. Studying how plants and animals – including humans – coexist in these environments is the core of Hofstra's urban ecology program.
Urban ecology is one of the fastest-growing subfields in ecology. In our program, you'll go behind the headlines about coyotes and black bears finding their way into quiet suburban neighborhoods, or spend a summer researching the turtles that nest in Jamaica Bay. Your professors are in the field as often as they are in the classroom, and they want you to do the same. You'll get the chance to participate in research as early as your first year, playing an integral role in projects that will inspire you, build your résumé, and have meaningful scientific and social impact.