Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Environment and Society] From University of Alaska

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Society will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental role of natural/living systems in supporting life and social well-being, enabling beneficial relationships between people and the natural world, and underpinning the key human threats to the environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to employ the following liberal education skills in a disciplinary and professional setting: critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making; conceptual engagement with ethics and civic issues; use of the scientific method; and technical writing skills.
• Apply the following skill sets to address environmental problems and develop solutions in professional, academic, and civic settings: communication and teamwork, stakeholder engagement, field research techniques, environmental assessment, survey design, data collection and analysis, mapping techniques, knowledge of key environmental laws and policies, environmental planning.