Environmental Studies is among the most innovative programs at MSU Billings. It is a completely interdisciplinary program, which requires students to take courses in a range of subjects, including ecology, environmental ethics, environmental history, geography, and other environmentally related fields.
The program is dedicated to community collaboration and experiential learning opportunities for our students. Students learn to investigate questions concerning environmental issues from three approaches:
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scientific perspectives, as understood through the biological and physical sciences;
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human perspectives, as understood through social sciences and humanities studies;
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policy perspectives, as understood through courses designed around topics such as “Environmental Impact Analyses,” “Living with Predators,” and “Decision and Policy Analysis in Natural Resources”.
As a required part of their curriculum, students must complete a hands-on internship in an area that relates to their field of interesst. During their internships, students may work in local, state, or federal agency intern programs or in private firms in the field or in environmental labs.
Graduates are prepared to enter the work force in the growing field of environmental occupations in the government and private sectors, or to continue their studies at the graduat level.
Degrees & Programs
Mission Statement:
The Environmental Studies Program at MSUB is dedicated to providing well-rounded understandings of our natural systems and the role of humans in those systems. |
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Contact:
Dr. Susan Gilbertz, PhD., Director
LA 211 (406) 657-2183, sgilbertz@msubillings.edu
Beth Oswald, Administrative Support
LA 210 (406) 657-2201
boswald@msubillings.edu
Dept. Fax: (406) 657-1671
E-mail: evst@msubillings.e
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