Environmental Studies

Major

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

The planet needs expert problem solvers with the knowledge, skills and ingenuity to tackle climate and environmental issues.

If you want to help solve the biggest problems and challenges facing our planet, we'll give you the skills you need to lead the way. Your education will be infused with a strong sense of global responsibility and passion for earth’s precious resources.

Plus, at CMU, you’re in the ideal location. You'll be close to environmental job opportunities in Michigan's water-rich north and close to decision makers in Lansing. It’s the optimum place to start on your journey in making a great difference as an environmental expert.

Program Highlights

As a student in our environmental studies program, you’ll:

• Learn from faculty with real-world experience who connect the classroom with the world.  
• Take classes from natural and social sciences to address how humans interact with the environment. 
• Customize your major with courses about water, energy, sustainability, resiliency, urban planning, and more! 
• Prepare for environmental careers with a senior capstone experience that teaches practical skills and helps students show off their skills to future employers with a capstone project.  
• Join a vibrant, supportive community. Student-led clubs offer field trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.