Overview

The Environmental Studies program of The New School is rooted in the understanding that complex environmental problems cannot be grasped through a single discipline. As a student in the program, you investigate the relationship between humans and their environment through social, ecological, and political dimensions. We emphasize three main areas:

• A firm grounding in the natural sciences, particularly urban ecology and resilience

• A sustained engagement with environmental policy and politics, particularly around aspects of inequality, race, and justice

• Studio-based work on design and sustainability

Career Paths

The Environmental Studies program prepares you for careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and for graduate study in a wide range of fields. Graduates are able to hold meaningful conversations with experts in related fields and even manage teams of experts in complex projects. Career options include sustainability consulting, public policy, working with corporations in environmental analysis, working with nonprofit environmental organizations, urban design, and urban planning.