Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA, BCD)

Environmental and Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary subject that will challenge you to combine skills and knowledge from a variety of different fields. You will gain a more complete understanding of natural and human environments, and you will be ready to lead change.
ESST is academically challenging with a focus on interdisciplinary learning that takes a conceptual problem-solving approach to understanding and tackling major sustainability issues in society. Our experiential learning approach serves to integrate both the conceptual and applied aspects of the program. Service to the community and society through engaged learning opportunities is the cornerstone of your Acadia experience. Through these experiences, you will further develop your sense of citizenship, especially with respect to environmental and sustainable stewardship.

Alternative energy policy analysis and implementation
Community sustainability planning
Ecotourism
Environmental education
Environmental research
Government environmental and sustainability positions
Green business and purchasing
Law
Non-governmental environmental organizations
Park and open spaces management
Policy analysis
Sustainable food systems
Teaching