The scope of the ES Concentration is regional, national, and global. The ES Concentration takes advantage of its immediate surroundings, using the campus and region as a laboratory for natural and social science research and interpretation through language and the arts. The Hudson River estuary, with its wetlands and watershed, is framed by the Catskill Mountains to the west; its valley communities offer a variety of historical and natural resources.
Requirements
The Environmental Studies Concentration requires 20 credits total.
Moderation Requirements
Successfully complete (or be enrolled in) EUS/ES 100.
Successfully complete one other EUS/ES cross-listed course.
Fulfill Moderation requirements of the primary program.
Demonstrate a clear idea of how the ES concentration will work with your major program of study in short paper (or, if not moderating simultaneously into a primary program, submit a separate two- to three-page paper addressing this question).
At least one member of the Moderation board should be a faculty member affiliated with ES.
Graduation Requirements
EUS/ES 100
EUS/ES cross-listed course (100 level or above)
Two additional cross-listed courses (200 level or above, one must be outside of major)
Community-Oriented Research
The Bard Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities is a research- and community-oriented organization focused on environmental issues. The Center offers students opportunities to work in an interdisciplinary way. The Environmental Studies Concentration is the academic component. The Center is where students engage.
“Community-driven science is key to successfully addressing the pressing issues surrounding access to clean water. From Flint to Hoosick Falls to Newburgh, we are daily being reminded of the importance of community members working to maintain water quality—from the tap to the treatment plant to our local waterways.” —M. Elias Dueker, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Urban Studies
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Environmental Studies Concentration Bard College | PO Box 5000 Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 [email protected]
