Bishop’s University - Environmental Studies and Geography Major (Undergraduate)

http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/esg/index.html

Sherbrooke, QC
Tel: 819 822-9600

Dr. Norman Jones, Department Chair
Phone: 819 822-9600 ext. 2477
njones@ubishops.ca

The Environmental Studies and Geography Department offers a wide variety of courses focusing mainly on the academic area of Environmental Studies. The intention is to provide students with the systematic elements essential for an understanding of environmental impacts, policy, history and thought. It is possible for students to develop their interests in three areas: the physical process underlying environmental systems; the human impacts on these systems, including policy creation; or the history and philosophy of environmental issues, especially ethical perspectives. In order for a complete understanding of the impacts people are having on their environment, whether they be at a local, regional or global scale, we must understand how and why the environment is changing. Global warming, acid precipitation, ozone depletion, waste management and water conservation are issues which require thorough examination in or that proper decision-making processes can be implemented by leaders in government, industry and non-governmental organizations. We carefully and systematically examine all aspects of the environment so that our graduates can play an important role in the future of our environment.

A degree in Environmental Studies and Geography often leads to degrees in higher education, including an M.A. and/or Ph.D. It is also a sound basis for a career in law and/or politics, teaching, journalism, environmental consulting or government services. Former graduates have been very successful in attaining admission to Graduate and Law Schools, and obtaining employment in various occupational fields related to the environment.

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