The Sustainability, Ecology and Policy Program provides an academic framework that allows students to pursue their intended and emergent interests. It engages students in building knowledge and skills in both the ecological and social science dimensions of the environment. The Program curriculum combines coursework from disciplines within and outside the Rubenstein School to produce an individualized major for each student.
The Sustainability, Ecology and Policy Program was formerly named the Natural Resources Program. The Natural Resources degree name and degree requirements will remain for students enrolled in the program prior to Fall 2022.
Students may choose to concentrate their studies in one of two Sustainability, Ecology and Policy concentrations.
Applied Ecology Concentration
The Applied Ecology curriculum explores the biology and ecology of plants and animals in both aquatic and terrestrial systems and allows students to select courses around specific individual interests.
8 Semester Plan for Applied Ecology (PDF)
Environmental Planning, Policy and Law Concentration
The Environmental Planning, Policy and Law curriculum explores interactions among individuals, communities, and society with nature, resources, and the environment. It allows students to select courses around specific individual interests such as natural resource planning and community, policy and economic dimensions of resource planning, and international dimensions of resource planning.
8 Semester Plan for Environmental Planning, Policy and Law (PDF)
Integrated Natural Resources Concentration.
The Integrated Natural Resources option is the right choice for students who have strong interests in natural resources and the environment, clear academic direction, and the motivation to develop a well-focused, personally meaningful course of study. Working closely with a faculty advisor, students create an individualized program.
Catalogue listing for Integrated Natural Resources
Resource Ecology and Resource Planning Concentrations
For students enrolled prior to Fall 2022, information on the Resource Ecology and Resource Planning Concentrations can be found here:
All 8-Semester Program Plans
