The Department of Environmental Science & Policy (ESP) is an interdisciplinary unit offering a B.A. in Environmental Planning & Policy, a B.S. in Environmental Science and an Environmental Science major with a Secondary Teacher Education Track (6 – 12).

We have accelerated programs allowing students in the B.A. program to work towards a Master’s degree in Policy, Planning, & Management , a Master’s in Leadership Studies, or J.D. of Law.

We have transfer agreements with Southern Maine Community College.

We also offer minors or certificates in Sustainability, Environmental Science, and Environmental Policy.

Our curriculum prepares students for a variety of professional roles in the environmental field as well as for graduate school.

As an ESP student, you will:

  • Participate in classes designed to be hands-on, focusing on identifying and solving local and regional environmental problems.
  • Learn to analyze environmental data and problems in the field and work with diverse community, government, and industry interests.
  • Have professors who care about you and your career.
  • Work with environmental professionals through our internship program.
  • Develop a portfolio that can be shown to prospective employers and graduate schools.
  • Become part of a community through field immersion weekend, collaborative projects, and student group activities.