BA in Environmental Studies - Biodiversity Conservation in Chestnut Hill United States | Boston College

The Environmental Studies program at Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences provides both major (B.A.) and minor options as an interdisciplinary undergraduate field. ENVS forms a unique academic collective united by the goal of creating an ecologically sustainable, socially equitable, and economically stable future. Addressing modern environmental crises—including climate change, water shortages, pollution, species extinction, and food shortages—demands comprehensive strategies that bridge natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Through this program, students explore integrated solutions while developing sustainable initiatives. The program further stimulates campus-wide environmental discussions by hosting lectures, conferences, and special events.

Environmental Studies majors participate in critical work analyzing and tackling current ecological concerns. The curriculum exposes students to diverse perspectives from science, social studies, and humanities, examining approaches to healing both ecosystems and human communities. Majors specialize by selecting six courses within a focused track, either targeting specific environmental problems or professional aspirations. ENVS offers adaptable course selections while maintaining a structured cohort model, bringing students together during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. This balanced approach fosters both community collaboration and individual growth, allowing students to pursue specialized interests while contributing to shared objectives.

Human-driven habitat destruction has accelerated wildlife extinction to alarming levels, yet these patterns can be changed. Preserving undisturbed ecosystems, revitalizing damaged environments, and creating sustainable shared spaces for humans and nature are essential priorities. This concentration is designed for students seeking expertise in conservation biology, ecological rehabilitation, resource stewardship, and legal safeguards for wildlife and ecosystems.