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Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies at Davidson

The Environmental Studies Department offers both a major and an interdisciplinary minor, and a wide range of courses and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research.

The major provides overview courses, breadth and depth components, and a capstone project in the senior year. The interdisciplinary minor gives students a broad exposure to a range of environmental issues.

Both the major and the interdisciplinary minor use multiple disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing the complexity of environmental studies today, from local concerns to national policies to global issues and their solutions. A diverse faculty facilitates a problem-solving approach to environmental challenges with significant exposure beyond the classroom, in field and laboratory settings, internships, and international research contexts.

If you are interested in additional information about Environmental Studies, please email department chair, Prof. Annie Merrill at anmerrill@davidson.edu

Halle Murphy, Farm Manager harvesting green onions in a blue shirt

Davidson is using its purchase of a 108-acre tract of land to help students learn about stewardship of natural resources. The farm allows environmental studies students to have a nearby location for some types of field work.

Students take a break from tending to the community garden to gather for a photo

There are many ways for students to engage sustainability—in academics, co-curricular experiences, and residential life. Students participating in environmental studies courses are encouraged to work with the Sustainability Office.

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