Environmental Sciences and Studies
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Brown’s Environmental Sciences & Studies (ENVS) concentration prepares students to address the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world.
Degree Type
A.B., Sc.B.
institute
Institute at Brown for Environment & Society
CIP Code
03.0103ℹ
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Environmental Sciences and Studies
Brown’s Environmental Sciences & Studies (ENVS) concentration prepares students to address the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world.
Grounded in a multidisciplinary framework, the program equips students with the knowledge and tools to understand the intricate connections between human systems and the natural environment. Through challenging coursework, real-world research opportunities, and collaborative problem-solving, ENVS students graduate ready to drive meaningful solutions for a more sustainable and equitable future.
The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) offers two undergraduate degrees: an A.B. in Environmental Studies and a Sc.B. in Environmental Science. The two degrees vary primarily in the number of course requirements; the Sc.B. is a more in-depth treatment of a single field. Both degrees provide interdisciplinary exposure to the natural and social sciences, as well as public policy. Both degrees also develop depth in a primary field by requiring students to select one of five tracks of study. Concentrators might also consider pursuing the Engaged Scholars Program, which allows them to connect theory and practice and gain hands-on experience working with community partners.
Through a rigorous set of core courses, track requirements, and a course or project-based capstone experience, our students are primed to make meaningful contributions to environmental scholarship and outreach at local, national and global scales.
If you have administrative questions regarding theses concentrations or wish to be added to the email directory listing upcoming events, then please contact Jeanne Loewenstein, the academic program manager.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Interdisciplinary education with access to distinguished faculty with deep expertise across a range of fields.
- Experiential learning in and out of the classroom, helping to connect students’ passions and goals to powerful levers of change towards a more just and sustainable world.
Tracks
- Climate and Energy
- Conservation Science and Natural Systems
- Environmental Justice and Health
- Sustainable Development and Governance
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 4 |
The majority of graduates with an Sc.B. or A.B. in Environmental Sciences and Studies are now active in environmental professions or are furthering their studies of environmental fields. Many have pursued graduate degrees in law, public policy, business administration, education, and public health, as well as doctoral degrees in fields ranging from economics to oceanography and pathology. Visit the website for more information.
What are Environmental Sciences and Studies concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.