BA in Environmental Studies and International Affairs in Boston United States | Northeastern University

This interdisciplinary major equips undergraduates to recognize global concerns affecting scientific, cultural, social, political, and economic dimensions of environmental crises, along with potential mitigation strategies. Northeastern's Marine and Environmental Science program trains tomorrow's climate scientists, ecologists, and marine biologists to combat climate change - restoring coral reefs, oceans, biodiversity, air quality, and securing our collective future. The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences offers comprehensive academic programs that explore the chemical, physical, geological, socio-ecological, and biological mechanisms governing Earth's diverse ecosystems. This foundational knowledge, combined with focus on pressing planetary challenges, aims to generate sustainable solutions. Graduates emerge ready to tackle critical issues like fishery collapses, climate change effects (including rising sea levels), coastal degradation, and contamination. Solving modern environmental complexities requires professionals to collaborate across disciplines with natural/social scientists, engineers, and policy experts. Therefore, our undergraduate curriculum prioritizes hands-on learning alongside conventional coursework, fostering teamwork skills and improving post-graduation career prospects.