Joint Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Political Science

About this programme

Mark Groulx, Associate Professor and Acting Chair Annie Booth, Professor Zoë Meletis, Professor Tara Lynne Clapp, Associate Professor Sinead Earley, Associate Professor Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA) Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA) (Okanagan Diploma in Environmental Studies Degree Completion) Joint Major in English and Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA) Joint Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Political Science (BA) Minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor in Global Environmental Change Minor in Social Dimensions of Natural Resources Management Area of Specialization - Global Environmental Studies Area of Specialization - Communities and Environmental Citizenship Area of Specialization - Natural Resource Management Area of Specialization - Indigenous Perspectives Area of Specialization - Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies emphasizes a social science and humanities perspective on environmental and sustainability challenges and opportunities. The program provides a strong philosophical, social, and scientific basis for understanding the full diversity of environmental and sustainability issues, and positions students to be effective agents of social and environmental innovation, who can promote mitigation of, and/or adaptation to, environmental challenges. An understanding of the foundations of environmental citizenship is emphasized. The degree offers students substantial opportunity for experiential