W&J: Environmental Studies

EVS

The Environmental Studies Program at Washington & Jefferson College provides students with the tools, ideas, and opportunities to engage constructively with environmental and social issues spawned from the dynamics of globalization, human population, economic activity, and societal values. Accordingly, the process and goal of sustainable development is the integrative theme throughout the program. Students study and interact with the environment from aesthetic, social, ethical, technological, and scientific perspectives. Students are taught to be problem solvers, applying critical thinking skills and creative imagination in analyzing complex environmental matters.