Environment and Sustainability | Western Michigan University

A deep dive into freshwater science and sustainability

"People spend a lot of time talking about experiential learning but what’s going to have the greatest impact and stick with students the longest is seeing organisms in their natural habitat." – Professor Bloom

Western Michigan University has a campus-wide commitment to academic rigor, service, inclusivity, collaboration, sustainability and good stewardship of institutional resources.

Environmental and sustainability studies program

Environmental and sustainability studies programs include:

A "coordinate" major in environmental and sustainability studies (students enroll as dual majors—environmental studies major and a second major of the student's choice).
Western Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College offering freshwater science and sustainability degree beginning fall 2014 semester.
A minor in environmental and sustainability studies.

Environmental and sustainability studies

Encourages students to develop a personally fulfilling, environmentally responsible way of living.
Offers rigorous pre-professional training to prepare students for careers in a wide range of environmentally-related fields.
Offers sound academic standards and principles that continually challenge students to excel.
Teaches concern for the long-term health and well-being of our planet.