See program requirements in the catalog
The Department of Environmental Science & Policy (ESP) is an interdisciplinary unit offering a
- B.A. in Environmental Planning & Policy
- B.S. in Environmental Science
- 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
- Master’s in Leadership Studies
- J.D. of Law
We have transfer agreements with Southern Maine Community College.
We also offer minors or certificates in
- Sustainability
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
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.