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The Environmental Policy and Planning program focuses on analyzing the societal and policy aspects of environmental challenges, which frequently stem from human activities and can carry substantial economic consequences. These ecological concerns are intertwined with intricate economic, political, cultural, and behavioral factors. Effective solutions require planners and policymakers to grasp these human-centered elements. This major combines specialized coursework to offer a unified framework for examining the human aspects of environmental issues. Undergraduate students can access various courses from the School of Urban and Regional Planning, along with environmental-focused classes in departments like American Studies. The Political Science Department also provides pertinent courses covering policy and governance matters.