University of Alaska Anchorage - Environment and Society Program

The curriculum in the environment and society degree program will educate students about the fundamental role of interconnected, natural/living systems in supporting life and social well-being and the key threats to these systems and the challenges society faces in meeting these threats. In addition, students are exposed to the key methods and tools they will need to engage as professionals and citizens to promote the long-term health and vitality of ecological, social, economic, and cultural systems and to make informed decisions about environmental issues. The Bachelor of Science in Environment and Society, as well as other coursework offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, places emphasis on community engagement and the development of advanced skills in public science writing.