Environmental Policy and Economics Concentration

BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (CHSS)

Students can focus on a wide array of environmental policy issues such as pollution abatement, natural resource management, sustainability, and climate change. For students interested in non-profit organizations, research think tanks, consulting firms, government, and international organizations.

This concentration enables students to understand and assess the principles and applications of environmental policy and economics. Students can focus on a wide array of environmental policy issues such as pollution abatement, natural resource management, sustainability, and climate change. For students interested in non-profit organizations, research think tanks, consulting firms, government, and international organizations.

Opportunities

All students have opportunities to

  • conduct independent research
  • engage in globally-related activities through coursework and language study at Mason and abroad
  • participate in many forms of public service
  • prepare for their future careers through internships, career-focused minors and other college-to-career activities