Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Policy and Management

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management Overview

Pursue a path to sustainability with an environmental management degree. Purdue Global's Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management prepares you with the knowledge of environmental issues and policy that can make you an asset to employers in a variety of settings.

You will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the environmental policy-making process and develop the knowledge base to create and enforce policies in a variety of fields. This program is designed to teach you:

• Research methods: Apply methods and tools to retrieve and analyze primary and secondary sources of information and data.
• Socially responsible leadership: Apply principles of social responsibility to decision making.
• Environmental management: Apply concepts, theories, and principles of environmental management to evaluate and recommend solutions for managing the environment.
• Environmental policy and law: Assess environmental policy and its impact on local, state, and national systems and communities.
• Global environmental issues: Analyze issues of the environment within the context of the global arena.

Accelerated Master's Degree Option

Complete both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time and at a lower cost than completing both programs separately. While you earn your bachelor’s degree in environmental policy and management, you can work toward a Purdue Global master’s degree in one of the following areas:

• Applied behavior analysis
• Criminal justice
• Education
• Educational psychology
• Higher education
• Homeland security and emergency management
• Human services
• Instructional design and technology
• Legal studies
• Public administration
• Psychology

See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program. For accelerated master's degree option details and eligibility requirements, speak to an Advisor.