Environmental and sustainability studies program

Environmental and sustainability studies programs at Western Michigan University 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.