Environmental Scholars Program: Field internship research opportunities in environmental science, policy, and education, by application. Minors participating in this program whose research is in environmental science receive credit toward the minor for one of the two Scholars semesters in the specialized science area. Scholar minors focusing on policy and education receive credit in the specialized policy area. Environmental Scholars is open to all students with preference given to juniors and seniors. See the Environmental Scholars Program page for more information.

A Note About the Environmental Studies Curriculum

New courses are being developed and added to the current offerings listed above. Interested students should check with the Environmental Studies Program staff for the latest information. Students are also advised that other courses, both in the University or as part of an outside program, may be substituted for the above requirements upon petition to and approval by the Program Director, Dr. Eric Strauss.

Questions about Environmental Studies courses can be directed to the Program Director, Dr. Eric Strauss, at strausse@bc.edu, or 617-552-0735. Additional questions about the program and requests for program information and materials should be addressed to the Program Coordinator, Jess Schmierer, at schmiere@bc.edu or 617-552-2477.

*Important:
GE 580 Environmental Seminar: A senior year spring course required for all Environmental Studies Program minors, co-taught by Drs. Eric Strauss (Biology), Noah Snyder, and/or Gail Kineke (both in Geology).